The Long Game – Child Exploitation – 17th November 2026 10:00 a.m. to 13:00 p.m. via Microsoft Team

Introduction from Adam Elliot, Course facilitator:

I’ve seen first-hand how trauma, exploitation, and a lack of trusted adults can influence the path a young person takes.  I’ve experienced failures from missed opportunities and seen how one person believing in you, noticing you, and refusing to give up on you can change everything. That’s why I share my story so openly: to give practitioners insight, to challenge assumptions, and to remind people of the impact they can have, often without even realising it.

The Long Game Training is built around this passion. It’s designed for professionals working with young people, with a strong focus on Inclusion, trusted adult relationships, and understanding the realities of child criminal exploitation. It’s also about equipping professionals to play the long game, seeing beyond the immediate crisis and supporting recovery that takes time, stability, and specialist insight.

What the Training Offers and Learning Outcomes:

• Understanding the impact of trauma and exploitation on young people’s lives
• The ability to recognise early indicators of grooming and exploitation
• Practical, actionable safeguarding principles
• Trauma‑informed approaches to engagement and relationship‑building
• Strategies for creating safe, supportive environments
• Insight into what worked for Adam
• Guidance on using the right language with young people
• Approaches to empowering and upskilling young people
• The long‑term impacts of exploitation on mental health

Please use the following link to Select tickets – https://buytickets.at/eastsussexsafeguardingchildrenpartnership/2418629