The backing of 43 judges has fuelled my writing initiative, which was sparked by a student from Rossett High in #Harrogate . A young poet voluntarily shared their work with us following my visit with North Yorkshire Police
prompting me to organise the competition. We are receiving some

During the research for my latest story, 'Trapped in County Lines,' (commission from North Yorkshire Police) which involves a fatal stabbing and the disappearance of 13-year-old Luke, I collaborated with the North Yorkshire Youth Commission, #Harrogate , and #York Police Cadets. They

Addressing #countylines is a multifaceted challenge. I’m joining a panel of respected and knowledgeable speakers to discuss the beneficial outcomes of my efforts in early intervention and prevention. Early bird discount ends on 31st May.
westminsterinsight.com/conferences-an… Westminster Insight

Christina Gabbitas HolyFamilyCarlton Cate Moore Kerrin Wilson QPM Jim Gamble Dwaynamics Mel Standbrook mmapworkshops.co.uk Nathan Parker Michael Bradley TrappedInCountyLines This is excellent Christina! The message is getting through ❤️

Mr G Morning #ffbwednesday With the support of many judges across the UK - we are on a mission to educate children & young people about carrying knives, and all that can be associated with county lines.
Here’s a recent article and links.
londonnewsonline.co.uk/news/brixton-p…
#earlyintervention

Here’s more about my working partnership with North Yorkshire Police.
I’m looking forward to sharing the positivity of working together BAWP next week.
yorkpress.co.uk/news/24344461.…
#cce #countylines #education #knifecrime National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC)

Thank you Christina Gabbitas. Collectively, we can Make It Stop

It's a State of EMERGENCY! Another female stabbed. We pray for her recovery. Together, we can make it stop! Make It Stop

Over the coming weeks, i will be sharing a few poems that have been received for our #poetry initiative. This is a message from a student HolyFamilyCarlton who collaborated with her teacher.

Thank you for coming into our school to talk about County Lines. Me and Mr Williams (My

I am incredibly grateful to whoever put me forward for The Educator of the Year Award at YorkMix . I’m honoured to be chosen as a finalist for my efforts in educating children and young people about all that’s associated with #countylines and #knifecrime . #cce

I’m looking forward to connecting with partners at the BAWP Awards on 3rd & 4th June. If you are attending come and say hello. I will be gifting copies of both ExploitedCountyLines TrappedInCountyLines to each delegate. I will also have information about my national initiative that BAWP

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Fantastic to have the support of @jimgamble_INEQE. We are all working together to help educate young people about all that surrounds county lines, and associated knife crime. More details here: trappedincountylines.co.uk/competition/
HeadteacherChat #education #earlyintervention

**Workshop Alert** Tickets are now available for the ‘Understanding and Preventing ‘Cuckooing’ in West Yorkshire’ Workshop. This event is designed for practitioners and policy-makers, and will be held at the University of Leeds on 10th July.

For part of the Blackburn with Darwen Children’sLiteratureFestivals I will be delivering an evening session in Darwen #Library for students, and adults (age 12+) BwDLibraries with TrappedInCountyLines - supported by DS Sheralyn Melton BwD Police. Book FREE places:
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This is the inspirational Ann Marie Christian FRSA - international safeguarding consultant from London. Ann Marie is one of the many judges on my national initiative that's set to educate young people about #countylines and associated #knifecfrime . Link to initiative

I’m honoured to have the support of Dwaynamics who is one of the judges on my national initiative. We are working together to educate young people on the dangers of carrying knives, and to understand all that surrounds county lines exploitation.
brixtonblog.com/2024/05/county…

It's clear young people want to be consulted on decision making. At last week's APPG with National Children's Bureau, I reiterated my call from launching #TheBigAmbition : listen to children and act on their words.

Read what my Ambassadors had told the APPG 👇
childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/blog/all-party…

#Team Cadets WMP Coventry Police Coventry City Centre Police Coventry Central PT & #1DC #Corpsofdrums Edgbaston Police are so proud to support Race for Life #StoneleighPark today. Over £250,000 raised today so far. Huge thanks to all the participants & #volunteers 🩷💙👮‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️👏West Midlands Police National Volunteer Police Cadets

Christina Gabbitas MyPOV Keighley Library & Local Studies TrappedInCountyLines ExploitedCountyLines Indeed, it was lovely to meet you too. You're doing terrific work on this.