As online platforms continue to be exploited by organised crime groups and individuals involved in sexual exploitation and abuse, investigators and border professionals face increasing pressure to identify risk quickly, accurately, and lawfully. Project Turnstone responds to this challenge and by working with key partners has equipped frontline practitioners with innovative, intelligence-led tools designed to enhance online investigations and strengthen safeguarding at the border.
This webinar will introduce Traffic Jam and the Sexual Identification Matrix, two practical methodologies developed to support the identification, assessment, and prioritisation of individuals of concern encountered online and during border interactions. Through real-world context and applied examples, delegates will explore how these tools can be used to structure intelligence, recognise behavioural indicators, and support defensible decision-making.
Delegates will learn:
• How Project Turnstone enhances online investigative capability and supports safeguarding outcomes at the border
• The purpose and practical application of Traffic Jam in organising and assessing online intelligence
• How the Sexual Identification Matrix supports structured risk identification and escalation
• How to integrate these tools into existing investigative, safeguarding, and referral processes
By the end of the webinar, participants will take away:
• A clearer understanding of emerging online risks relevant to border and safeguarding environments
• Practical frameworks that can be immediately applied to live investigations and encounters
• Increased confidence in identifying indicators of sexual risk and vulnerability
• Enhanced awareness of how intelligence-led approaches support prevention, disruption, and protection
This webinar is essential for professionals involved in online investigations, safeguarding, intelligence development, and border security who are seeking practical tools to strengthen their response to evolving threats.
Helen spent over a decade as a Tactical Advisor on Modern Slavery for the National Crime Agency, providing national and international support to law enforcement partners. She has deployed operationally across Europe as well as in Nigeria and Indonesia, delivering specialist training and guiding high-risk investigations. Her contributions have been recognised through multiple Chief Constable Commendations.
A qualified Learning and Development professional, Helen holds a Level 4 Learning and Development qualification and has developed a wide range of bespoke training packages for UK policing, partner agencies, and international audiences.
Helen is also an experienced keynote speaker at conferences across the UK and Europe, sharing insights on modern slavery, serious and complex crime management, partnership working, and safeguarding vulnerable individuals. She has chaired multi-agency MARACs (Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferences) for domestic abuse, leading coordinated responses to protect high-risk victims.
Her expertise extends into the creative sector, where she has supported script development for Coronation Street, and she has appeared on national television, including the Victoria Derbyshire Show and The One Show, helping raise public awareness of modern slavery and human trafficking.
Helen continues to champion improved understanding, enhanced operational capability, and a victim-centred approach across the global fight against modern slavery.
Colin was instrumental in developing and delivering Modern Slavery investigator and victim liaison officer training courses across the UK. His commitment to advancing knowledge and operational effectiveness in combating modern slavery continues in his current role as Head of Global Engagement at Marinus Analytics. Since 2023, he has worked closely with law enforcement agencies and NGOs to optimise the use of technology in the fight against human trafficking.
In addition to his extensive field experience, Colin holds a Master's degree in Criminal Justice and Crime Control (Contemporary Slavery). His expertise has been sought across Europe, where he has actively participated in expert reflection groups for various anti-slavery projects. In 2025 he was a keynote speaker at the United Nations High-Level Multi-Stakeholder Hearing on Trafficking in Persons in New York. His ongoing work bridges the gap between policy, technology, and frontline operations, reinforcing his dedication to safeguarding vulnerable individuals and dismantling trafficking networks.
