Child Sexual Eploitation

Question 1

Define CSE

Answer 1

A form of child sexual abuse
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 exchanges for something they need or want & or
(B) for the financial advantage or increased status of the perpetrator or facilitator
The victim may have been sexually exploited even if the sexual activity consensual

Question 2

What does CSE not include

Answer 2

Not always involving physical contact can also occur through use of technology

Question 3

What is CSE

Answer 3

Child abuse
A power imbalance such as age, gender, strength, ect
Swapping sex for food, accommodation, ect
Violence, coercion and intimidation

Question 4

What types exist

Answer 4

Inappropriate relationships
The fake relationship model
Organised exploitation and trafficking

Question 5

CSE triangle

Answer 5

Pimp
Prostitute
Punter

Question 6

Define paedophile

Answer 6

A person who holds a long term sexual interest in children under 11 years of age

Question 7

Define haebophile

Answer 7

A person who has sexual interest in child over 11 years of age

Question 8

Consent or compliance

Answer 8

The children act 2004 defines a child as under 18 years
Children over 16 years can consent to sex
If under 18 years & involved in CSE, a child cannot give consent to their own absue

Question 9

Main interrelated forms of CSE

Answer 9

Abuse through exchange of sexual activity for some form of payment
Abuse through trafficking for sexual purposes abuse through grooming

Question 10

Vulnerability factors

Answer 10

History of abuse
Homelessness
Learning disabilities

Question 11

Signs & behaviour

Answer 11

Estranged from family
Unexplained physical injuries
Unexplained gifts or new possessions

Question 12

Why teenagers

Answer 12

The secretive nature of teenagers
They then seek different attachments
Sex offenders identify & target vulnerability

Question 13

Grooming methods

Answer 13

Love
Money/gifts
Mobile phones

Question 14

Processing of controlling

Answer 14

Grooming
Controlling
Pursuing
Sharing

Question 15

Positive action

Answer 15

PPN submission
Child protection register checks
Identification of potential suspects
Submission of intelligence logs

Question 16

What is CAWN

Answer 16

Child abduction warning notices

Question 17

What are CAWNs formerly known as

Answer 17

Harbourer warning notices

Question 18

What are the two types of CAWNs

Answer 18

Section 2 child abduction act 1984
If the child is under 16 years

Section 49 children act 1989
If the child is under 18 & in local authority care

Question 19

Who are CAWNs issued to

Answer 19

Suspect who are believed to place children at risk of offences being committed against them

Question 20

The issues of a CAWN should be viewed as

Answer 20

A safeguarding measure for the child concerned & also an active case building in the first stage of potential prosecution for an offence

Question 21

Offences to consider

Answer 21

Rape
Assault by penetration
Arranging or facilitating a child sex offence

Question 22

What is SERAF

Answer 22

Sexual exploitation risk assessment framework

Question 23

What are the Categories of SERAF

Answer 23

Cat 1( not at risk) = 0-5
Cat 2 ( mild risk) = 6-10
Cat 3 ( moderate risk) = 11-15
Cat 4 (significant risk) = 16+

Question 24

CSE locations of concern

Answer 24

Arcades
Pubs/clubs
Car parks