Strategic Issues
Strategic Issue 1
There is increasing prevalence of child criminal exploitation (CCE) and county lines activity in Hartlepool. Socioeconomic deprivation, school exclusion and care experience significantly increase vulnerability to exploitation.
Strategic Issue 2
There is a lack of coordinated data and intelligence sharing contributing to a lack of awareness among professionals and communities about signs of exploitation.
Strategic Issue 3
There is underreporting and lack of recognition of exploitation among minority and marginalised groups which hinders effective safeguarding.