Support Services for Victims (and their families/carers) of County Lines (360G-cabinetoffice-G2-GA-202203805602-22-23)

Missing Peoples SafeCall service provides a unique package of emotional support, practical support and advocacy for young people and families affected by county lines and missing.The service works with young people and/or their families who are self-referrals or referred by professionals working with them, as soon as county lines gang involvement or exploitation is identified. Through this service children receive support in formulating and enacting a safety plan and parents/families are offered support in keeping the child safe. This service is important in playing a part to bridge the gap between those caught up in county lines exploitation and statutory agencies.SafeCall is also strengthening their offer to parents and families by providing additional support through therapeutic support, an information video and safe online forums and groups to share their experiences.The Home Office will be providing grant funding of £211,357 for a period of 12 months to support this project from April 2021 March 2022.