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Safeguarding


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St Julie’s Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment

If You Don't Know, Don't Go (West Yorkshire Police and Leeds Safeguarding Children Partnership )

Oct 1, 2019

West Yorkshire Police and Leeds Safeguarding Children Partnership have launched a campaign warning young people to be wary of invites to free parties from older people who they know little about.

A tactic used by perpetrators of child sexual exploitation is to lure children to parties through social media and word of mouth, where they then ply them with drinks and drugs before pressuring them into sex. They may also bribe them into doing things they aren't comfortable with in return for a lift home, as the 'party' is often held in an area that the young person is unfamiliar with.

Advice to Young people

If you do accept an invitation to a party or gathering there are things that you need to do keep yourself safe:

  • Make sure you know the location of where you're going and whose party it is.
  • Read the road signs if you accept a lift.
  • Tell a trusted adult where you are going and who you're going with.
  • Tell someone what time you're expected back.
  • Make sure you have credit on your phone.
  • Make sure your mobile battery is fully charged.
  • Take enough money with you to get you home

Read more: https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/news-appeals/if-you-dont-know-dont-go-campaign-highlights-party-tactic-used-perpetrators-child