AIMS
To understand the background to child sexual exploitation and its effects
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, you will
- Know what Child Sexual Exploitation, Grooming and Trafficking are
- Be aware of legislation surrounding Child Sexual Exploitation
- Be aware of how grooming works
- Understand how children may be sexually exploited
- Be able to state the effects of Child Sexual Exploitation
- Understand what safeguarding is
- Understanding what to do in the event of disclosure
- Know some suitable organisation that can offer support
LESSONS AND TOPICS
Child Sexual Abuse
- Facts and Statistics
- Child Sexual Abuse
- What is Child Sexual Abuse?
- Who is at Risk?
Legislation
- Vulnerable Groups Act 2006
- Children and Young Person’s Act 1933
- The Children’s Act 1989
- United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child 1989
- Children Act 2004 (Amended 2017)
- Every Child Matters
Child Sexual Exploitation
- What is Child Sexual Exploitation?
- Facts and Statistics
- Signs of CSE
- Effects of CSE
- Who is at Risk of CSE?
Taking Action
- Observing and Identifying
- Identifying Possible Abuse and Neglect
- Designated Safeguarding Person
Types of Child Sexual Exploitation
- Peer Exploitation
- Gang Related Exploitation
- Boy/Girlfriend
- Parties
- Technology / Online Exploitation
- Commercial CSE
- Child Trafficking
Disclosure
- What is Disclosure?
- What Should You Do If A Child Discloses?
- Reporting Abuse
Grooming
- What is Grooming?
- The Groomer
- The Grooming Process
- Signs of Grooming
- Effects of Grooming
- Who is at Risk of Being Groomed?