Cuckooing and County Lines

Guidance to help practitioners understand cuckooing and county lines, including how vulnerable adults are exploited, the signs to look out for, and how to report concerns.

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Guidance

This Home Office Guidance outlines what County Lines (and associated criminal exploitation) is, signs to look for in potential victims, and what to do about it.​

Practice update

Last reviewed: February 5, 2026 by Jennifer

Next review due: August 5, 2026

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