Witham businesses and organisations working with children and young people are invited to attend free training from Braintree District Council on the Spot It Stop It scheme.
Witham businesses and organisations working with children and young people are invited to attend free training from Braintree District Council on the Spot It Stop It scheme which provides information to spot the signs of exploitation and how to report it. .
The scheme was created by Braintree District Council and is supported by Essex Police.
There are two short training sessions available, lasting around 1.5 to 2 hours and are suitable for all employees and contractors to attend. The session covers what exploitation is, how to spot and recognise the signs, where to report concerns, and how to minimise opportunities for it to occur.
The sessions will be held at Witham Town Hall on:
Wednesday 19th July – 1 to 2.30pm
Thursday 20th July – 7 to 8.30pm
Businesses and organisations that attend the training will be able to display the Spot It Stop It logo on their premises to show they take child exploitation seriously, to deter predatory exploiters and to let young people know it is a safe place to visit.
Cllr Mary Cunningham, Cabinet Member for Stronger Communities, said: “It is important for residents and businesses to be vigilant around child exploitation and improve their knowledge and awareness to protect young people from harm. Training such as this can ensure our district remains a safe place for children and young people to enjoy.”
To attend a training session or for more information about the scheme, please contact lucy.wilson@braintree.gov.uk