Alcohol, drugs and county lines
Click and play: Alcohol and drugs
Session time: Approximately 8 minutes
Audience: KS3, KS4 and post-16 pupils
Aim: To educate young people around the subject of alcohol, drugs and the law to safeguard and protect them and to prevent young people entering the criminal justice system.
This session covers:
- The difference between legal and illegal drugs
- A brief explanation of various drugs
- The risks, the law and consequences
- Helpful tips on how to stay safe and where to go to for help
Click and play: County lines
Session time: Approximately 4 minutes
Audience: KS3, KS4 and post-16 pupils
Aim: To educate young people around the subject of County Lines to safeguard and protect them and to prevent young people entering the criminal justice system.
This session includes:
- An explanation of County Lines from Dorset Police Inspector Barry Gosling
- A description of child exploitation
- Legislation
- How to spot the signs that someone is being exploited
- Where to go to for support
External resources
Resources for KS3, KS4 and KS5
EDAS provide local support and advice if you are concerned about someone with a substance misuse problem.
Their Young People Service offers provisions for young people under 25 living in the county of Dorset.
FRANK is a national anti-drug advisory service jointly established by the Department of Health and Home Office of the British government in 2003. It is intended to reduce the use of both legal and illegal drugs by educating teenagers and adolescents about the potential effects of drugs.
Teach engaging lessons that explore the facts, laws, risks and consequences associated with alcohol and other drug use.
Rise Above for Schools from Public Health England provides free PSHE resources that support secondary school teachers when promoting positive health, wellbeing and resilience among young people aged 11 to 16.
Use this lesson plan, PowerPoint and accompanying videos to explore with your class the reasons why some young people choose to drink alcohol, and the impact this can have on their health, wellbeing and overall lifestyle.
Using peer-to-peer discussion, scenarios and videos, students will be encouraged to identify and assess the risks associated with underage or irresponsible drinking, and how to deal with pressure from peers.
Running the Lines is an educational resource for professionals working with young people throughout the UK. It was created by Fearless, part of Crimestoppers. The resource explores the threat, risk and harm of County Lines involvement.
Whether you are seeking help for yourself, a friend or family members, With You is a local service that gives free, confidential support to people experiencing issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health.