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
- 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.

unsure ?
If you think you have spotted the signs of child sexual exploitation,
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
report abuse now
spotting the signs
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.

UTRUK
Main Office: 0203 984 8990
General Email: info@utruk.org.uk
Young Person's Helpline: 0808 164 6780
Helpline Email: helpline@utruk.org.uk

Are you worried about online abuse or the way someone has been communicating with you online? Make a report to one of CEOP’s Child Protection Advisors.


