Name: _________________________________________
Date: _________________
Year Group: _________
📊 Key Facts
- Thousands of children across the UK are exploited through county lines each year
- Some children are as young as 9 or 10 when they are first approached
- Children are often targeted because they seem lonely or are having a hard time at home
- It is never a child's fault — adults who do this are breaking the law
⚖️ The Law
- Adults who force or trick children into carrying drugs or weapons are committing a very serious crime
- Criminals who exploit children can go to prison for many years
- If a child is forced or tricked into doing something, the child is a victim — not in trouble
- The police and social workers are there to help, not to get children into trouble
✏️ Think About It: Scenarios
Scenario 1: A friend tells you something worrying about county lines. What do you do?
Scenario 2: You see something related to county lines that concerns you. What are your options?
Scenario 3: Someone you know seems to be in a situation involving county lines. How do you respond?
💡 Key Messages
- Some adults try to trick children into doing dangerous things — this is called exploitation
- If something feels wrong, it probably is — trust your feelings
- It is NEVER your fault if an adult tries to involve you in something unsafe
- A real friend (adult or peer) will never ask you to keep a secret that worries you
- You will never be in trouble for telling a trusted adult
🆘 Need Help?
Childline: 0800 1111 (free, 24/7, confidential)
Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111 (100% anonymous)
CEOP: ceop.police.uk (online exploitation)
Emergency: 999