Illicit tobacco and vapes and the risks to young people

‍Organised criminal gangs are peddling dangerous illegal nicotine products from high street shops across West Yorkshire and beyond. 

This webinar, aimed at educators, youth workers, and anyone supporting young people in West Yorkshire, will cover: 

• Facts, research and statistics about youth vaping and smoking
• Information on other, 'up-and-coming' nicotine products
• How to recognise illegal tobacco and vaping products
• The potential contents and health risks of illicit vapes
• The links to organised criminality and associated safeguarding risks
• Details of work being done by West Yorkshire Trading Standards and partners
• What you can do to help
• Details of further resources and support

The session will be delivered by Kerry Holmes, Illicit Tobacco Education Officer for West Yorkshire Trading Standards.

If you would be interested in attending, but cannot make the planned date, please email Kerry directly to be informed of future sessions: kerry.holmes@wyjs.org.uk

If you would prefer in-person delivery at your setting on a date of your choice, or if you would like further details of support for your organisation and young people, please email kerry.holmes@wyjs.org.uk