Definition of Child Sexual Exploitation Vulnerable Young people under 18 who are manipulated into a sexual relationship or situation by an adult. It is known for children as young as 11 to be subjected to this process known as ‘Grooming’. It involves young people being offered something in return for performing sexual acts. Alcohol, Cigarettes, Mobile Phones, Gifts, Money, Drugs, Love

Lack of stats An Inquiry by the OCC in England found 2,409 confirmed victims of cse related to gangs or groups from August 2010 to October The Inquiry also identified that between April 2010 and March 2011 there were 16,500 children in England who were at high risk of CSE However many cases are not identified or recorded as cse so these figures represent the ‘tip of the iceberg’. 29/11/2015Child Sexual Exploitation5

Barriers to Identification – Unheard Voices A consistent feature in case studies was that the victims were not willing (or able) to report their abusers even after they had escaped from the groups exploiting and abusing them. Common reasons for not reporting included: blackmail connected to shame and dishonour emotional attachment dependency on drugs and alcohol fear of violence not being believed (especially by families) not believing they are victims Muslim Women’s Network – Unheard Voices /11/2015Child Sexual Exploitation6

Hidden in Plain Sight Discriminatory social attitudes and stereotypes (e.g. fear of homo-, bi-, and trans- phobia, stereotypes of masculinity, stigmatisation of boys and young men as offenders or concerns that they will be viewed as a perpetrator) Expectations about ‘masculine behaviour’ (e.g. victimisation being seen as indicating ‘weakness’, or feeling that they will not be believed because of stereotypes that suggest that men are not victims of CSE) Gender differences in educational initiatives (e.g. focus on female victims) Gender differences in emotional responses (e.g. boys being more emotionally isolated or having weaker communication skills than girls) 29/11/2015Child Sexual Exploitation7

Engagement

Where does it happen? Young people can be groomed and sexually exploited at a variety of premises and locations such as (but not exclusively): Parks Shopping centres Taxi ranks Restaurants Takeaways Gyms Leisure centres Hotels Hostels Pubs/bars/clubs Online Instant messaging School/college Home 29/11/2015Child Sexual Exploitation9

What to look for Adult refusing to leave credit card imprint and paying in cash Teenagers loitering in public areas/external areas of premises Guests requesting a room that is isolated Guests with local address renting a room Guests who appear secretive about their visit or trying to conceal their activities in the room or who they are with Last minute/walk-in bookings Bookings made in a different name to those who check-in / person speaking a different language to the person booking Frequent visitors to the hotel who do not appear to have a reason for being there Guests who move in and out of the premises regularly at unusual hours Guest rooms with a lot of condoms/condom wrappers, drugs/drug paraphernalia (eg syringes, wraps, pipes, bongs, broken light bulbs, spoons, plastic bags) Signs of alcohol, drug or substance misuse High traffic to guest room Noise complaints Guests arriving and asking for a specific room number but they don’t know the name in which the room is booked Guests who don’t want their room cleaned or visited

What to look for Guests who do not have any luggage or ID Young people with significantly older boyfriends/girlfriends A hospitality suite with business persons and young girls/boys (adults may be there for an event, conference or meeting) Guests who appear to be under the age of 25 for ID both in the licensed area and when delivering alcohol to rooms A pre-paid bar tab to a room where children stay Two or more adults heading for room may indicate room is being used for a party Number of persons visiting a room at regular intervals – a person may have arranged for others to visit the room where a child is being sexually exploited A young girl/boy who appears withdrawn or tries to hide their face or appear afraid, disorientated or restricted from moving or communicating or acting under instruction Young persons who appear overly made up Guests who access an excessive or unusual amount of pornography (TV or computer) Individuals who appear to be monitoring public areas

Criminal offences Serious Sexual Offences Rape Assault Child Abduction Trafficking

Operation Kern 29/11/2015Child Sexual Exploitation14

Operation Bullfinch 29/11/2015Child Sexual Exploitation15 Three men arrested …following a police raid…on suspicion of being a landlord letting a premise for use as a brothel.

Government guidance “Sexual exploitation is not limited to particular geographical areas and all LSCBs should assume that it is an issue in their area” (Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual Exploitation, HM Government, 2009)

Tackling Child Sexual Action Plan (DfE) Theme: Getting out and combatting child sexual exploitation Action (for LSCBs): “Increase understanding of child sexual exploitation in the professional and wider community (for example, contributing to public campaigns in the local area…”

SSSS Westminster launch 29/11/2015Child Sexual Exploitation18

Our biggest obstacle: Relevance – what has CSE got to do with me? Well established Government concept – “Safeguarding children is everyone’s business” How this might be relevant to you on a personal/social level How this may be relevant to your business Be vigilant in relation to customers and in the community Employee’s Conduct: –Behaviour when dealing with customers (delivery drivers, sales staff, kitchen/waiting staff) –Behaviour when dealing with young colleagues/apprentices –Use of your business to make contact or get access to images or information about children –Use of social media/internet policy Gathering information and reporting concerns – know when and how to report any concerns Relevance

How to Protect Your Business Age verification checks Refusal records Incident logs Police reporting protocols Patrol records/CCTV checks Staff training records

The awareness package contents Children and young persons risk assessment Managers guidance – includes key procedures to have in place as good safeguarding practice Code of conduct – guide for acceptable behaviour of staff including volunteer staff Patrol logs and incident logs – evidence that the premises are monitored at regular intervals and incidents dealt with; this shows due diligence Presentation of Child Sexual Exploitation Staff guidance sheet – training aid to assist staff delivering training, explains how Child Exploitation can involve local businesses Staff training record

Training your staff Checklist of what staff need to know Up-to-date records for individual employees Regular refresher sessions Incentivised schemes for employee training Training should include: Age verification; CSE awareness; Premises monitoring.

Hotel Trigger Plan Hotel reports concerns via 101 number Police call handlers trained to ask a series of questions. Police response graded appropriately, based on information supplied Impact on hotel minimised, business protected

Potential issues for the hotel Licensing Act 2003 – protection of children from harm Health & Safety issues – think about your booking policy (young unaccompanied guests) Negative media attention – reputation We all have a moral responsibility to protect children There may be legal implications for Hotels if activity of CSE is taking place on their premises and they are failing to act or do not have safeguards in place.

Why should hotels & taxis help? Licensing legislation Due diligence Duty of care Reputation Safeguarding Concerns about young people in vehicle. Concerns about locations/venues - drop young people off at. Concerns about adults paying for young peoples’ taxi fares. Concerns about young person’s conversation in vehicle. 29/11/2015Child Sexual Exploitation26

Resources for taxi trade Training material Stickers Driver application pack Operator application pack Policy on the relevance of warnings, offences, cautions & convictions Information regarding THB 29/11/2015Child Sexual Exploitation27

Why??? Raise awareness Proactive vs reactive Invest to save Encourage a ‘zero tolerance’ attitude Build public confidence in services Balance public perceptions Build confidence to identify, report & respond Ultimately prevent & protect 29/11/2015Child Sexual Exploitation28

The Partnership Approach Licensing Communications officers Housing Community safety partnership Faith groups Neighbourhood watch teams Contractors Industries Parents/carers Young people Media BTP PCC MASH Work force development Training depts Coucillors MPs Statutory partners Voluntary sector Local Safeguarding Adults Board (LSAB) 29/11/2015Child Sexual Exploitation29

Impact of campaign Used across the UK Use in Canada Over 2500 downloads 1 area – 43 reported incident leading to 9 safeguarding enquiries Case studies 29/11/2015Child Sexual Exploitation30

Something ’ s not right……. Warwickshire CSE

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