Responding to known or suspected cuckooing presents many challenges for practitioners working in housing, social care and policing. Often, vulnerable adults are targeted, meaning a multi-agency response is required to safeguard victims. The impact of cuckooing extends to the communities living around the victims, many experiencing significant disruption to their daily lives and feeling threatened, which adds complexity to thinking around responses. The tools available to professionals are limited, and perpetrators often remain one step ahead of those working in safeguarding and law enforcement.
Through a series of three conversations, this webinar seeks to provide deep insight into what cuckooing looks and feels like, leaving you with a clear understanding of what's at stake for victims and communities and better able to spot the signs that might indicate it is happening. You will also gain an understanding of the levers and tools that can be employed to disrupt this form of exploitation, leaving you with clarity about how legal powers under anti-social behaviour and modern slavery legislation can be applied effectively alongside targeted assertive outreach.The webinar will leave you feeling motivated to collaborate more closely with colleagues in agency partners to tackle cuckooing. You will gain the understanding you need to confidently and decisively act based on evidence of what works.
Cuckooing is a complex area of practice so expect to be challenged by what you hear and to reflect on your own practice, practice you are responsible for and how you can build stronger working relationships with colleagues in partner agencies.
