Crossing the Line

Online Course • Centre for Child Protection University of Kent

About the CPD course

Crossing the line is an interactive; research and theory based tool aimed at practitioners. It uses the contextual safeguarding* approach to develop understanding of gangs; knife crime and county lines. Using compelling research based characters you will assess the risks of grooming entrapment and serious violence for a number of different individuals. Through an interactive street map linked to the gang members; evaluate safeguarding pathways for individuals and evaluate the potential risks associated with different types of interventions *The approach of Contextual safeguarding was originally developed by Dr. Carlene Firmin at the University of Bedfordshire's Contextual Safeguarding Network.

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Centre for Child Protection University of Kent

In the Centre for Child Protection, our aim is to get to the heart of child protection training. We have an international reputation for practice and research and the teaching we provide draws on our innovative work in many areas of child protection. Our courses are suitable for a wide range of professionals involved in child protection. We provide flexible study options, including distance-learning and part-time courses.