Worcestershire Children's First raising awareness of child exploitation at Knife Angel

The service is encouraging everyone to think, spot and speak out against this type of child abuse.

It is also raising awareness of the work it does alongside Get Safe partners to promote the welfare and safety of all children in this work.

Andy Roberts, cabinet member for children and families, said: “All children are vulnerable to child exploitation.

“Any child can be exploited no matter what culture, ethnicity, religion, age, regardless of gender or sexuality and from any background.

“We are working across services to ensure the public and professionals can identify the indicators of child exploitation and know how to report it and how to access information and support.”

The Get Safe team are located next to the Knife Angel in Worcester’s Cathedral Square on March 22, 25 and 29.

The Get Safe team will be on hand to speak to the public about the Knife Angel, Get Safe and child exploitation support that is available if you or someone you know needs it in Worcestershire, as well as advice on how to talk to your child about knife crime.