Are you worried about a friend?
Does something not feel right?
If your friend has started hanging out with older people, wearing expensive clothes or carrying lots of money, consider if they may be being exploited. Are they secretive and spending a lot of time online? Any young person can be targeted, whatever your background.
Or if this is you, please reach out for help. There is always someone to listen.
Fearless - Fearless is a site where young people can access non-judgemental information and advice about crime and criminality.
British Transport Police - If you have concerns about suspicious activity in the grounds of a train station, you can text British Transport Police (BTP) on 61016 or use the Railway Guardian app.
SafeCall (Missing People) - SafeCall is a free, confidential and anonymous helpline and support service for young people and family members that are affected by missing, county lines and criminal exploitation. Call or text 116 000.
The Runaway Helpline - available everyday from 9am to 11pm if you are thinking of running away or have run away. They never judge you and will always listen. Call or text for free on 116 000 or visit their website Homepage - Runaway Helpline
Lines by TIC Box Productions - Inspired by a true story, this show explores county lines, where young people are groomed to traffic drugs from cities to coastal towns and rural areas.
Look Closer Campaign - a joint initiative with The Children’s Society and British Transport Police encouraging members of the public to learn the signs of child exploitation and understand how to report it if worried. There are also downloadable resources.
Essex Violence and Vulnerability Unit Knife Harm Campaign - Local campaign to increase knowledge and understanding, including where to turn to for help.