This series is all about community! From hearing stories from colleagues as well as people in wider society about their volunteering and community work, these podcasts are designed to make us re-examine our busy lives to think of ways we can give back to the world, and be part of a rewarding community in the process. Each episode has it’s unique angle, this week’s is about child sexual exploitation with the charity Street Teams.

In this episode we hear from Ruth Rackstraw and Sian Kennedy here at Street Teams, a charity Midcounties have had a relationship for a number of years dealing with CSE in Walsall. Ruth and Sian discuss the evolution of the charity, the difficulty parents face with CSE in the age of the internet, and what you should do if you suspect something is wrong. They also discuss the misconceptions around CSE, the work they do, what the future holds for their charity. Not one to miss!