County Lines
This lesson will focus on what is meant by the term 'County Lines', how to recognise early signs of gang exploitation/coercion, and how to report or seek help in response to concerns.
County Lines
This lesson will focus on what is meant by the term 'County Lines', how to recognise early signs of gang exploitation/coercion, and how to report or seek help in response to concerns.
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Key learning points
- What is meant by the term 'County Lines'
- How to recognise early signs of gang exploitation/coercion
- How to report or seek help in response to concerns
Content guidance
- Contains references to sexual or domestic abuse.
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Adult supervision recommended.
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5 Questions
Q1.
Gangs are...
Against the law to be a part of.
Always dangerous to be a part of.
Q2.
Grooming...
Building a connection with a person and becoming their friend.
Describes violence or abusive behaviour with the home.
Q3.
Exploitation....
Asking a friend to do something on your behalf.
Giving your time to people you love.
Q4.
Coercion means...
Convincing someone that they need to seek help or support.
Vulnerable young people are used by criminals to network and supply drugs into smaller, rural areas.
Q5.
Which of the following is NOT true about gangs?
Other gangs might still see you as a rival and could try to harm you.
The people in your gang won't allow you to leave or will make it hard for you.
Your family or friends could be targeted if you leave.
10 Questions
Q1.
Sexual consent...
Refers to forcing someone to have sex when they are unwilling.
Refers to the action of taking away or removing something.
Q2.
Which of the following is NOT a problem relating to being in a gang?
May be forced to do things you don’t want to do.
You may be controlled by other gang members.
You may get into trouble with the Law.
Q3.
Harassment ...
Refers to treating someone with care and attention.
Refers to UK rules and regulations.
Q4.
Which of the following does NOT constitute Domestic Abuse/Violence according to UK Law?
Emotional
Financial
Physical
Psychological
Sexual
Q5.
Which of the following statements about abuse is INCORRECT?
Abuse within relationships is often a repeated pattern of behaviour.
In heterosexual relationships, while women are disproportionately the victims of abuse, men can also be victims of abuse and can often find it harder to seek help.
People use both physical and emotional abuse to control other people they have a relationship with.
Q6.
Which of the following is NOT something to look out for in regards to 'County Lines'?
Substance misuse and/or drug paraphernalia.
Unexplained, sometimes unaffordable, new things (e.g, jewellery, clothes, etc).
Young people you know going missing, maybe for long periods of time.
Q7.
Which of the following statements about Grooming is INCORRECT?
Anybody can be a groomer, no matter their age, gender or race.
Grooming can take place over a short or long period of time – from weeks to years.
Q8.
Which of the following is NOT a way to seek support with leaving a gang?
Find new hobbies or focus on things that you enjoy like music, sports, reading.
Speak to ‘trusted adults’ like a family member, teacher or youth worker.
Q9.
Which of the following statements about Trafficking is INCORRECT?
Children may be forced to marry, work, commit crimes and sexually exploited.
Traffickers often groom children, families and communities to gain their trust.
Q10.
What are 'County Lines'?
An internet site used to take the orders of drugs.
Gang based coercion.