The London Borough of Sutton is working with community partners to urge schools, youth organisations, parents and the wider community to take part in Child Exploitation Awareness Week 2025 to help create a safer environment for young people.
To help address this, the London Borough of Sutton, alongside Sutton Local Safeguarding Children Partnership (LSCP) partners, is joining forces with local schools, youth services, the Met Police, NHS partners and community organisations to share resources and host events designed to raise awareness.
Building on the success of last year’s campaign, which saw record engagement from young people and professionals, this year’s theme will focus on helping young people recognise, report and respond to exploitation in their communities.
From 17 - 21 March, Sutton residents can take part in a range of activities across Sutton, including:
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An event in McDonald’s on Sutton High Street on Tuesday 18 March from 2-5pm to engage with young people and support them to understand the different types of exploitation, recognise early warning signs and know where to go for support.
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An event at Sutton Family Fun Zone on Thursday 20 March from 2-5pm to encourage conversations and raise awareness in a family friendly environment.
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Stalls in Civic library from 12-5pm on Tuesday 18 and Thursday 20 March from 2-4pm offering advice and support from safeguarding professionals while distributing backpacks, alarms and resource packs for young people.
Alongside these public events, the Council and partners will work directly with community organisations to equip young people and professionals with the tools to identify exploitation and encourage early intervention.
More information on Child Exploitation Awareness Week in Sutton can be found on the dedicated microsite.
