Working with Young women and girls affected by criminal exploitation

Join us online for an introduction to criminal exploitation and its associated violence and how it affects young women and girls.

Join us for an introduction on how young women and girls are affected by criminal exploitation and violence associated with ‘gangs’ and county line activity.

Working with Young women and girls affected by criminal exploitation

Date: Wednesday 17th June 2026

Time: 12:30 - 16.00

Location: Online (via Zoom)

An introduction on how young women and girls are affected by criminal exploitation and violence associated with ‘gangs’ and county line activity

The seminar uses case studies, interactive exercises and trainer presentations to explore a gendered understanding to young women's experiences. Exploring indicators of vulnerability, barriers to accessing services and ideas and principles for practice with young women and girls.

The training is CPD certified, and attendance at the whole session will result in a certificate of completion.

Learning objectives

• Have an increased understanding of definitions and legislation relating to criminal exploitation;
• Have an increased knowledge of risk and vulnerability indicators to support identification of young women and girls;
• Recognise and engage with the impact of the language we use;
• Understand the Practice Principles that should inform all work with young people affected by exploitation;
• Understand the knowledge, skills and attitudes young women tell us they want professionals to have when working with them.