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Last updated: February 2026
County Lines Training
Regular price
£120.00
14 Days Money-Back Guarantee
- 100% online & self-paced learning
- Free Digital Certificate
What you'll learn
- Gain a clear understanding of county lines networks and criminal exploitation.
- Discover how recruitment works and what makes young people vulnerable.
- Spot the warning signs, physical, emotional, behavioural, and digital indicators.
- Master safeguarding, referrals, and multi-agency collaboration for effective protection.
- Learn trauma-informed ways to support victims, families, and communities.
- Explore prevention strategies to build resilience and professional competence.
About course
County Lines is the most violent model of drug supply and a harmful form of child criminal exploitation. The Children’s Commissioner estimates that there are as many as 46,000 children involved in the offences. Children and vulnerable adults may be groomed, threatened, or forced to carry drugs and money & transported from one area to another.
This CPD-Accrediated County Lines training Online course is designed for professionals who work with children, youth, and vulnerable adults, including teachers, social workers, and healthcare staff. It is also suitable for parents, guardians, and volunteers seeking to understand the risks and signs of exploitation.
Our County Lines training course will help you to understand county lines networks, their operation, and the roles within gangs. You will explore the connections between county lines, child criminal exploitation, and modern slavery, as well as the relevant UK legislation. Additionally, you will learn to identify, prevent, and respond to county lines exploitation, ensuring the safety and well-being of at-risk individuals.
Moreover, the course covers recognising physical, emotional, behavioural, financial, and digital signs of exploitation, as well as safeguarding responsibilities and multi-agency response. It also aims to identify signs of exploitation and criminal activity and understand the vulnerability factors involved.
During the course completion, you’ll receive full 24/7 support to ensure your learning is smooth and effective. After completion, you’ll be awarded a Free digital certificate that will enrich your CV and demonstrate your expertise. So, Enrol now and become a confident and qualified County Lines Preventer.
Course in action

Course Curriculum
8 sections • 50 lectures • 5m total
- Section Overview of Understanding County Lines Networks and Criminal Exploitation0m
- What County Lines Means in the UK Context0m
- How County Lines Networks Operate Across Regions0m
- County Lines, Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE) and Modern Slavery Connections0m
- Key Roles Within County Lines Gangs (Runners, Dealers, Controllers)0m
- Relevant UK Legislation: Modern Slavery Act, Serious Crime Act, Children Acts0m
- Common Myths and Misunderstandings About County Lines0m
- Section Highlights of Understanding County Lines Networks and Criminal Exploitation0m
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