Child exploitation

Question 1

Child exploitation

Answer 1

It occurs where an individual or group takes advantage of an imbalance of power to coerce, manipulate or deceive a child or young person under the age of 18 into sexual activity.
a) In exchange for something the victim needs or wants, and/or
b) \for the financial advantage or increased status of the perpetrator or facilitator.

Question 2

Child criminal exploitation

Answer 2

Child criminal exploitation takes a variety of different forms. It can include children being forced to work in cannabis factories.
It is common in county lines.
It occurs for financial or other advantages of the perpetrator or facilitator.

Question 3

Methods of coercing victims

Answer 3

o Food
o Accommodation
o Drugs \ alcohol
o Cigarettes
o Affection
o Gifts / money

Question 4

SAFEGUARD

Answer 4

Sexual health and behaviour
Absent from school or repeatedly running away
Family abuse/problems at home
Emotional and physical condition

Gangs, older age groups and involvement in crime
Use of technology and sexual bullying
Alcohol and drug misuse
Receipt of unexplained gifts or money
Distrust of authority

Question 5

Reluctant victims

Answer 5

When the victim does not want to peruse an allegation, the investigation should focus on the allegation and the offender.
Strategies should be pursued which progress a prosecution that does not rely on the support of the victim.

Question 6

Section 14

Answer 6

Arranging or facilitating the commission of a child sex offence

Question 7

Section 15

Answer 7

Meeting a child following sexual grooming

Question 8

Section 47

Answer 8

Paying for sexual services of a child

Question 9

Section 48

Answer 9

Causing or inciting sexual exploitation of a child

Question 10

Section 49

Answer 10

Controlling A child in relation to sexual exploitation

Question 11

Section 50

Answer 11

Arranging or facilitating sexual exploitation of a child