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Child exploitation – know the warning signs
 This week, partners across the West Midlands are joining together to raise awareness of Child Exploitation, making sure people know how to spot the signs.
Find out more
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Help for domestic abuse victims
Victims of domestic abuse can get help and support by calling Dudley borough’s single point of contact number
01384 455411, or text/ WhatsApp
07384 466181
(9am to 9pm weekdays), in an emergency dial 999.
Find out more about domestic abuse.
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 Hate crime
In these difficult times it’s even more important to think before you speak.
A hate crime is when someone is hostile to another person because of their disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Don't be afraid to report a hate crime.
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 Nitrous oxide is no laughing matter
Canisters have been found in our parks, green spaces and lying around on the streets, it’s important to know the dangers and educate others.
Find out more.
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 Working together
safe & sound – Dudley’s community safety partnership works together to keep Dudley a safe borough.
The partnership wants to make sure you know where to go for advice and support. Visit our help-hub.
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 Online safety
As more of us are going online, it's important to know this risks and how to stay safe.
More on online safety.
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Fake news
Fake news is the spreading of news stories online that are invented, distort the facts, or are not news at all, but made to look as if they are. Check before you share: https://sharechecklist.gov.uk/
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Scams Help
The Scams Unit, Dudley Trading Standards raise awareness about scams and support Dudley residents who have experienced scams. If you or someone you know is worried about scams through: phone calls, text messages, post, online or rogue traders and doorstep callers then call us on 01384 818871 or or learn more about scams online.
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Scams warning! Scam phone calls, white goods insurance
This refers to scam calls about insurance policies for household appliances such as washing machines or refrigerators . By cold calling, bogus callers will try to catch consumers off their guard and trick them into thinking that they need cover or the cover that they do have is expiring. They will try to get you to pay a fee over the phone to supposedly ‘renew’ the cover. Either the policy will not exist, or it is unnecessary or not needed.
Never pursue services such as these with a cold caller.
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