spotting the signs of cse

There are many ways we can spot the signs that a young person may be being sexually exploited, but even when young people present numerous indicators, it does not always mean they are being exploited.

THERE ARE A NUMBER OF WARNING SIGNS THAT COULD SUGGEST THAT A CHILD (UNDER 18) IS BEING, OR IS AT RISK OF BEING, SEXUALLY EXPLOITED. THESE COULD INCLUDE:

Frequently going missing from home or school
Going out late at night and not returning until morning
Being picked up in cars by unknown adults
A significantly older boyfriend, girlfriend or friend
Unexplained money, possessions, mobile phone credit or a new mobile phone
Changes in behaviour, for example becoming secretive or aggressive
Increased use of mobile phone and/or internet activity
Involvement in criminal activity
Regularly going out and drinking alcohol and/or taking drugs

THIS IS WHY WE NEED TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT LOW, MEDIUM AND HIGH-LEVEL INDICATORS AND THE NATURAL AND ADDITIONAL VULNERABILITIES PRESENTED.

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Natural Vulnerabilities

Taking risks
Experimenting with alcohol, drugs and sexuality
Rebelling against parents/carers
Staying out later
Meeting new people
Ignoring good advice
Rejecting authority
Being vulnerable to flattery
Being secretive
Peer pressure

Additional Vulnerabilities

Feeling isolated
Looked after children
Being bullied
Unstable family/friend networks
Previously experienced abuse
Going missing
Homelessness/sofa-surfing
Existing dependency
Learning disabilities
Difficult life experiences
Bereavement