Introduction
Act on Exploitation is CPD certified e-learning for businesses from The Children’s Society. Helping your company spot the signs of child exploitation to create safer spaces for young people, your colleagues and customers – while reducing risks to the running and reputation of your business.
Who's it for?
Individuals or teams working in:
Leisure and hospitality
Retail
Banking and finance
Travel and transport
Duration
Up to 45 minutes
Format
E-learning course
Price
From £25 per person
What is Act on Exploitation?
What is Act on Exploitation?
Exploitation of children and young people happens everywhere. Too often, it goes undetected. Your staff may not be able to spot the signs or aren't aware of how to take safe action.
Children suffer most, but criminal exploitation harms businesses too, and it might be costing yours - financially and reputationally. It has been estimated that more than 1 in 24 children and young people in England* are at risk of exploitation and other serious violence due to poverty and local crime.
By providing your staff with our expert training you will be showing your commitment to children and young people from your local communities, and across the UK.
*Aged 11 to 17. Estimate by Crest (2021) using 2019 Index of Deprivation.
Tailored to your sector
Leisure and hospitality
We know that antisocial behaviour can be disruptive to staff and other customers. But often it’s child exploitation that needs disrupting. Train your team to spot the signs of child exploitation – and create a safer environment for all your customers.
Retail
Retail theft is rising year on year and thefts from shops by organised criminal groups are a national concern for retailers. Our certified training, will support teams to be able to discern when a young person has been exploited or coerced into shoplifting.
Banking and finance
Not everyone thinks of children when they hear the words ‘financial fraud.’ Train your team to spot the signs of child financial exploitation and safeguard the next generation.
Travel and transport
Exploitation is a crime the police describe as ‘hidden in plain sight’. The young people we’re most concerned about are seen every day. A team that’s trained to identify these scenarios will be better prepared to protect children, themselves, and customers.
Contact corporate engagement
Don't see your sector? We can also offer bespoke e-learning for all businesses and organisations. Get in touch to find out more.
Course content
Course content
Hear real stories from young people, plus practical tips, information, and advice from our expert practitioners. Each tailored module has been created to include sector specific examples and scenarios.
The 45-minute sector specific e-learning module includes six sections:
- What is child exploitation?
- How do children become victims of child exploitation?
- Trusting your instincts, becoming an active bystander
- What is trauma and how does the effect impact victims?
- How can I recognise and respond to child exploitation?
- Reflection points
Your team members will learn to take safe action to protect children from exploitation and reduce any potential risks to the running and reputation of your business – all while demonstrating your commitment to the communities you serve.
Benefits
Our tailored e-learning has been created specifically for businesses, giving your brand a chance to stand out and placing quality of service and ethics at the heart of what you do.
The Children's Society Retail
Valerie, a volunteer at one of The Children’s Society’s retail shops, recently completed Act on Exploitation alongside all our retail staff and volunteers.
“The training was incredibly informative and has prompted me to reconsider how I perceive certain situations and how I would respond to them in the future.”
It has empowered Valerie to approach her interactions with young people at work and in her daily life with a renewed perspective.
Pricing
Learn on all devices (desktop, mobile or tablet)
Up to 15 learners
1 year license
Learn on all devices (desktop, mobile or tablet)
Up to 50 learners
1 year license
Learn on all devices (desktop, mobile or tablet)
Up to 250 learners
1 year license
Contact corporate engagement
Buying for a larger organisation or want to host the course on your own learning management system? Please contact our corporate engagement for more information at corporateengagementteam@childrenssociety.org.uk.