PUBLIC PROTECTION - Child Sexual Exploitation

Question 1

Definition of child sexual exploitation

Answer 1

CSE is 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 exchange 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 appears consensual
CSE DOES NOT ALWAYS INVOLVE PHYSICAL CONTACT, IT CAN ALSO OCCUR THROUGH THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY

Question 2

What types of child sexual exploitation exist?

Answer 2

Inappropriate Relationships
‘Fake Relationship’ model
Organised exploitation and trafficking

Question 3

What types of child sexual exploitation exist?

Answer 3

Inappropriate Relationships
‘Fake Relationship’ model
Organised exploitation and trafficking

Question 4

9 vulnerability factors

Answer 4

• History of abuse
• Chaotic or dysfunctional household
• Recent bereavement or loss
• Friends or associates who are CSE victims
• Learning disabilities
• Unaware of sexual orientation
• Homelessness
• Low self-esteem
• Lacking friends of the same age group

Question 5

The ‘boyfriend’ model

Question 6

signs & behaviours

Answer 6

unexplained injuries
drugs and alcohol
self harming/thoughts
goes missing regularly

Question 7

Why teenagers?

Answer 7

They are secretive nature
Sex offenders identify and target vulnerability
Teenagers separate from their attachments (parents/carers)
The separation is essential however it leaves them very vulnerable
They then seek different attachments

Question 8

Grooming Methods

Answer 8

social media
moblie phones
money/gifts
blackmail
love