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Focus On: Independent Review of Drugs (Parts 1 & 2) – Prof. Dame Carol Black

Overview In February 2019 Professor Dame Carol Black was appointed to lead a major 2-part review into drug use and its continuing impact on society, in particular, the way in which the drugs market fuels crime and serious violence, and how services are supporting individuals impacted by substance misuse. Last month, Dame Carol published the … Read more “Focus On: Independent Review of Drugs (Parts 1 & 2) – Prof. Dame Carol Black”

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September 6, 2021

Focus On: County Lines

“County Lines has contributed to an 807% increase in children referred for support by councils in relation to modern slavery” (1) What are ‘County Lines’? The National Crime Agency defines it as : “.. where illegal drugs are transported from one area to another, often across police and local authority boundaries (although not exclusively), usually by children … Read more “Focus On: County Lines”

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March 25, 2021

Insight RBKC: Celebrating a Successful Partnership

Operating from the hub in Ladbroke Grove, the Insight RBKC Service works with young people, families, professionals, schools and all those who have been affected by substance misuse issues within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. They offer one-to-one support within a variety of community settings including schools, colleges, hostels and other youth-based community … Read more “Insight RBKC: Celebrating a Successful Partnership”

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March 24, 2021