Criminal Exploitation PSHE Lesson – County Lines, Gangs & Vulnerability | KS3 / KS4 | RSHE Aligned
This fully resourced and editable 1-hour+ PSHE lesson gives students a powerful introduction to criminal exploitation, including how young people can be targeted, groomed, and coerced into illegal activity.
Aligned with the statutory RSHE guidance, this lesson is ideal for KS3 or KS4 students and supports 51 efforts around county lines, gang involvement, and peer pressure.
Learning Objectives
• Identify the different forms of criminal exploitation, including county lines
• Recognize the warning signs and risk factors in young people
• Understand why some individuals may be more vulnerable to exploitation
Key Vocabulary
Exploitation, gangs, coercion, pressure, blackmail, county lines, poverty
What’s Included in This Lesson Pack:
• Fully editable PowerPoint presentation
(Includes clear objectives, video links, student tasks, and plenary activities)
• A variety of student-led activities – comprehension, scenario analysis, and reflection
• Confidence checker and formative assessment tools
• Additional links for further learning and 51 support
• No specialist knowledge needed – accessible for all staff
Format: Editable PowerPoint + optional printable materials
Target Age: KS3 / KS4 (Ages 11–16)
Themes: Safeguarding, vulnerability, youth crime, peer pressure, social awareness
This PSHE lesson helps young people develop critical awareness of exploitation, while empowering them to make safer choices and support their peers.
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