Understanding Criminal Exploitation: Safeguarding Poster Pack

This poster pack is designed to support schools and youth settings in helping young people understand how criminal exploitation can begin through everyday requests, favours and pressure.

The posters highlight recruitment language and situations that can appear small or harmless at first, but may be linked to county lines or wider forms of exploitation.

By using realistic visual scenarios and simple discussion prompts, the pack helps students and staff explore how exploitation can develop gradually.

Includes:
10 safeguarding posters
teacher notes
discussion questions
reflection activities
safeguarding guidance

Covers themes such as:
county lines recruitment
carrying items
travelling for others
keeping lookout
emotional pressure
financial exploitation and money mule tactics
“easy money” language

Suitable for:
PSHE
tutor time
safeguarding lessons
county lines awareness work
alternative provision and PRUs