Child Sexual Eploitation Flashcards
Define CSE
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
What does CSE not include
Not always involving physical contact can also occur through use of technology
What is CSE
Child abuse
A power imbalance such as age, gender, strength, ect
Swapping sex for food, accommodation, ect
Violence, coercion and intimidation
What types exist
Inappropriate relationships
The fake relationship model
Organised exploitation and trafficking
CSE triangle
Pimp
Prostitute
Punter
Define paedophile
A person who holds a long term sexual interest in children under 11 years of age
Define haebophile
A person who has sexual interest in child over 11 years of age
Consent or compliance
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
Main interrelated forms of CSE
Abuse through exchange of sexual activity for some form of payment
Abuse through trafficking for sexual purposes abuse through grooming
Vulnerability factors
History of abuse
Homelessness
Learning disabilities
Signs & behaviour
Estranged from family
Unexplained physical injuries
Unexplained gifts or new possessions
Why teenagers
The secretive nature of teenagers
They then seek different attachments
Sex offenders identify & target vulnerability
Grooming methods
Love
Money/gifts
Mobile phones
Processing of controlling
Grooming
Controlling
Pursuing
Sharing
Positive action
PPN submission
Child protection register checks
Identification of potential suspects
Submission of intelligence logs
What is CAWN
Child abduction warning notices
What are CAWNs formerly known as
Harbourer warning notices
What are the two types of CAWNs
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
Who are CAWNs issued to
Suspect who are believed to place children at risk of offences being committed against them
The issues of a CAWN should be viewed as
A safeguarding measure for the child concerned & also an active case building in the first stage of potential prosecution for an offence
Offences to consider
Rape
Assault by penetration
Arranging or facilitating a child sex offence
What is SERAF
Sexual exploitation risk assessment framework
What are the Categories of SERAF
Cat 1( not at risk) = 0-5 Cat 2 ( mild risk) = 6-10 Cat 3 ( moderate risk) = 11-15 Cat 4 (significant risk) = 16+
CSE locations of concern
Arcades
Pubs/clubs
Car parks
