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Undercover operation reveals ‘disappointing’ lack of awareness of child exploitation amongst hotel and taxi firms
An operation led by Avon and Somerset Police to raise awareness of child exploitation amongst hotels and taxi companies found that too often people do not recognise key signs that…
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The realities of county lines and child exploitation
Children as young as ten are being exploited and drawn into County Lines. It happens, and it’s happening within our communities.
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Report child sexual exploitation
Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) is when children are sexually exploited for money, power or status. Report Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE).
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HMICFRS child protection inspection finds good practice but also makes recommendations
His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has today, Friday 24 November, published the findings of its latest assessment of how well we protect children. Between…
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Help spot county lines exploitation
Children and young people are being exploited by criminal County Lines gangs to courier drugs and money. Learn to spot the signs of exploitation and abuse.
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Sexting
Sexting is the sharing of indecent images, videos or other sexual content. Find out how to keep yourself safe.
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Support for victims of child sexual exploitation
Child sexual exploitation can happen to anyone under the age of 18 and it is often a hidden crime. Support is available for victims.
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Think child – safeguarding children is everyone’s responsibility
Think child - safeguarding children is everyone's responsibility
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Modern Day Slavery is happening now
When you hear the word Slavery what do you think? Slavery makes up an important part of history, as does the era in which the law abolished the allowance of…
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Avon and Somerset Police and charity partners host Exploitation and Violence Awareness Conference for teenage girls
Girls from local secondary schools were invited to Avon and Somerset Police headquarters last month for an educational workshop to increase their awareness and understanding of exploitation and sexual violence.…
