Support a child targeted by OCGs by reporting the exploitation using proper channels.
Together with safeguarding agency Praesidio, we have created this resource page. Learn how to report county lines exploitation and where to get support.
Learn more about county lines, how to report exploitation you might witness and how law enforcement will respond to such reports.
Call CrimeStoppers at 0800 555 111 or fill out their non-traceable online form to report county lines.
Explore other resources signposted on the CrimeStoppers to help support you or your child.
A part of CrimeStoppers, Fearless offers advice for children and young people on recognising the signs and reporting county lines.
If your child has been victim to county lines or know someone who has, Victim Support offers free advice and guidance on how to cope and what comes next.
If a child or young person finds themselves exploited through county lines, they might find themselves in difficult situations. To report themselves or a friend as missing or to get support, they can:
Meic is for children and young people in Wales under the age of 25 to get support on a range of issues. Access support via:
For both victims and witnesses, Victim Support has guidance and advice for parents and carers. Visit the site or call 08 08 16 89 111.
If you worry your child is being exploited or are trying to help them recover, YoungMinds offer a helpline (0808 802 5544) and web chat service (bottom-right corner of the website) to help.
A child involved in county lines might go missing, but there are things you can do to bring them home. Missing People UK offers guidance and support for loved ones of those who are missing. Contact them via:
Free to parents in England and Wales, Family Lives offers a helpline to get support on anything related to your role as a parent or any issues in your family. Call 0808 800 2222 to reach them and call back if you don’t get through the first time.
For parents in Scotland, call Parentline Scotland at 080000 28 22 33.
