AnyName School Year 11 Tutor Time Child Sexual Exploitation – How can it happen?

What is said in the room stays in the room. The only exception is if there is a risk to a child’s safety, or disclosure of a criminal act, in which case the teacher will have to report this. Choose your words carefully. Use language that will not offend or upset anyone. When you give an opinion, try to explain your reasons. Listen to the views of others, and show respect. Don’t put anyone on the spot. If you disagree, comment on what was said, not the person who said it. If you’re worried about something that has happened to you or a friend, don’t share it with the whole group, but do make sure you talk to the teacher at the end of the session. If you feel upset or anxious at any point, raise your hand at any time and ask for ‘time out’. Possible/Example Ground Rules

School’s and local authorities have a Duty of Care Safeguarding and Child Protection duties Raising awareness of possible dangers Equipping you with information and knowledge Skills and strategies to keep yourself safe Introduction

Raise awareness and understanding of the varying forms that CSE and grooming can take Sign-post to relevant advice and service providers Learning Objectives

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So What is Child Sexual Exploitation? It’s a type of ABUSE Some adults may try to draw young people into sexual relationships, offering a young person somewhere to stay, drugs, cigarettes, alcohol, money, a lift or other gifts in exchange for sexual favours. This is sexual exploitation and can happen to anyone of any gender, race, ability, age or sexual orientation. Although often hidden from mainstream society, it is a significant problem affecting a much larger proportion of young people than is often realised.

In young people’s words “ Someone taking advantage of you sexually, for their own benefit. Through threats, bribes, violence, humiliation or by telling you that they love you, they will have the power to get you to do sexual things for their own or other people’s enjoyment.” [the nia project] Working for the Safety of Women and Children

How do young people get drawn into CSE? Now using these headings Mind Map which factors might be which draw young people into difficult situations Problems Vulnerabil ity Trust Fear Loneliness Factors which might push you into a difficult situation

Factors which might push you into difficult situations Feeling unpopular or unloved by peers and family Being accepted as part of a group. Being part of an alternative scene, such as a gang. Getting a buzz from doing something risky or rebellious. Using drugs or alcohol which impairs judgement and increases vulnerability Poor relationships with authority figures such as police, teachers, parents, social worker. Not going to school or exclusion from school Problems at home Feeling alone and isolated. Feeling not listened to. Exploring your sexuality. Running away. Being in debt or owing money Being bullied or threatened.

Models of CSE Individual/Boyfriend Model. A single perpetrator may groom and exploit the victim(s) Gang Model. Exploitation may form part of a gang culture and may be used as an initiation or as a punishment Group Model. A group of people come together with the explicit aim of grooming and sexually exploiting young people Peer on peer. Exploitation is perpetrated by a person or persons of the same age as the victim (s) Online. Grooming and exploitation take place entirely online and the victim and the perpetrator(s) never meet in real life Abuse of Authority. Grooming and exploitation is carried out by somebody with authority over the victim(s) Party. Victim(s) are invited to a party where they may be plied with alcohol or drugs and then sexually exploited

What can you do ? Tell any adult you trust – a member of staff at school, it doesn’t have to be a teacher, a family member or friend, or you can contact somebody at the WISE Project The WISE Project is local and is based in Hove It aims to help people who may have experienced sexual exploitation or who are at risk of it To find out more about The WISE Project or if you are experiencing or know someone who may be experiencing sexual exploitation please get in touch. Call Helen on or

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