A charity dedicated to empowering at-risk young people, challenging toxic cycles, and creating a world where everyone can live free from exploitation.
Bedfordshire, England
Joined July 2015
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Exploitation is everyone's business and it is important that we all know the signs to look out for.
Whether it's a child being secretive about phone messages, sudden and unusual mood changes, hanging out with older people or new things they can't afford.
#EndExploitation
Children don't know they are being exploited until its too late. At Link to Change, we want to change this. Together we can break the cycle of exploitation. ❤️🩹
#voicesoftheexploited #linktochange #EndExploitation #childsafety #charity
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Have you ever stumbled across child sexual abuse imagery whilst browsing online?
🚨 Don't ignore it 🚨
Report to us using one of our 50 global reporting portals and help make the internet a safer place for everyone: iwf.org.uk/report.
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Children’s health in England is in decline. Last week’s Budget made steps in the right direction, but failed to implement the systemic change needed.
The Children and Young People's Health Policy Influencing Group's Roadmap, published today, outlines a way forward.
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🚨 London, look up! For #AntiSlaveryDay, the BT Tower shines a light on our @MSHelpline – a vital resource for those in #modernslavery. A huge thank you to @BTGroup for their continued support. If you #SpotTheSigns, report it for free at 08000 121 700.
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It’s #YouthMentalHealthDay, and this year’s theme is #ControlYourScroll!
In the digital age, it’s easy to get caught in the scroll.
👉 Set screen time limits, unplug, and be mindful of how social media affects your mental wellbeing.
#YMHD2024 #YouthMentalHealth @stem4org 💜
ALT Graphic with text: "Youth Mental Health Day." There is a drawing of a mobile phone with "#ControlYourScroll' underneath. The MHF logo is in the top right corner.
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Calling all under 18s, parents, schools & organisations working with young people - we need your help! Please fill in our survey or share to so we can hear what young people want & why you may not already be accessing activities in Bedford borough forms.office.com/e/a65WjedDp…
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It’s back-to-school time 📚 Planning ways to look after your mental health can really help as you head back to school, especially if you’re dealing with nerves, anxiety, or feeling overwhelmed.
Read our tips: bit.ly/3WRQBgm
#MentalHealthTips #BackToSchool
ALT Graphic with text: "What's on your back-to-school mental health checklist?" Drawing of a checklist.
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#ENDGAME | It can be difficult to tell if your child is being groomed online as the signs aren't always obvious and may be hidden.
BLOCK, REPORT, TELL if something doesn’t feel right.
What’s the #ENDGAME?
orlo.uk/uQ5G8
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🚫🔪 There’s lots of events and activities taking place throughout August to raise awareness and empower our young people and communities to speak out and act against knife crime.
More info 👇
knifeangelluton.com
#KnifeAngelLuton
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Child trafficking is a global issue, Every corner of the world is affected. It's time for targeted action to stop exploitation and protect the rights of children.
#EndHumanTrafficking
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Key findings from our latest #AI child sexual abuse material report:
1️⃣Perpetrators continue to use open-source models to generate content because access is offline, on-device; & users can use models and prompts freely.
Continue reading...
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❗ The #KnifeAngel arrives in Luton next week, and we'll be celebrating with an opening ceremony.
📆 Saturday 3 August
🕛12pm
📍 St George's Square
🙏 The Knife Angel is a 27-ft sculpture made from 100,000+ seized blades. It's a symbol of hope.
More 👇
knifeangelluton.com/
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Since our last #AI child sexual abuse material report in October 2023, despite increasing levels of legal and regulatory scrutiny, the pace of technological progress to produce this content has not slowed down.
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How the sending of one photo led an 11-year-old girl to become a victim of physical sex abuse
Read @JasonFarrellSky's report here
news.sky.com/story/how-the-s…
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📢 Are you working or volunteering at a small voluntary organisation?
Complete the #PowerOfSmall survey by 17 July and have your say on the future of support for small charities: forms.office.com/Pages/Respo…
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It takes a village!
We've had a fantastic day so far at our networking event which we've put on alongside @BedsOPCC
Never any time better spent, then when organisation come together to ensure the continued dedication to tackling violence and exploitation in Bedfordshire.
ALT VERU networking event
ALT VERU networking event
ALT VERU networking event
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Criminal groups are contacting young people on social media or through online gaming, grooming them into selling drugs. We support teenagers who have been victims of exploitation to process what has happened and feel safe: ow.ly/oAp250SBhGe
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If a young person you are working with begins to feel their breath getting quicker and out of control, use this activity to help them slow down their breathing and calm down.
ALT Breathe it through. Stretch your fingers as wide as you can. Take slow deep breaths in and deep breaths out as you trace around each finger. Take your time with it. You might find it helpful to close your eyes while breathing through.
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Today we’re handing in a petition to @10DowningStreet, with more than 28,000 signatures calling for the new PM and Chancellor to make children a priority. Have you seen our van around London today? #ChildrenATheTable
