This engaging and interactive session combines legislation, safeguarding principles, operational experience and real-world case studies to help professionals better identify and respond to cuckooing and related forms of exploitation.

Whether you work in policing, housing, safeguarding or community safety, this workshop will provide practical tools and insights to help you protect those most at risk.

Upon completion of this training, delegates will be able to: 

- Recognise the indicators of cuckooing and criminal exploitation.

- Understand how offenders groom, coerce and control vulnerable individuals.

- Identify risks and vulnerabilities that may increase the likelihood of exploitation.

- Respond confidently to safeguarding concerns.

- Work effectively with partner agencies to protect victims and disrupt offenders.Apply practical strategies to investigate, safeguard and intervene.

Cuckooing frequently goes undetected because the indicators are often mistaken for anti-social behaviour, lifestyle choices or tenancy management issues. This practical workshop equips professionals with the knowledge and confidence to identify exploitation, safeguard victims and work collaboratively to disrupt offenders.