Child Exploitation

Everyone’s child is at risk of being exploited – at any age, anytime, anywhere.

Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) is a type of sexual abuse in which children are sexually exploited for money, power or status.

Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE) is a type of abuse in which children are exploited to commit crime, often including drugs, theft, money laundering or forced labour.

Parents are often the first to notice something is wrong: trust your instincts and talk to your child if you’re worried:

        Have they a boyfriend, girlfriend or friends including adults who you don’t know?

        Have you noticed them getting presents, money, an additional mobile phone or jewellery?

        Have they been missing from home, staying out overnight or missing school?

        Do they get picked up or dropped off by unknown people in cars you don’t recognise?

        Are they secretive about where they go and who they see?

        Do they chat to people online who they’ve never met?

        Do you know what they’re accessing online?

        Are they drinking or taking drugs regularly?

 Look, listen, ask, ask again, be curious….

If you suspect a child may be at risk, or have any information relating to child exploitation, call the Access & Response Team on 01454 866000 or the Police on 101. If a child is in immediate danger, dial 999 straight away.

Kayleigh’s Love Story - A film produced by Leicestershire Police to warn children and parents of the dangers of online grooming can be viewed here

A copy of this leaflet below can be downloaded here: Child Exploitation - information for parents and carers | SafeguardingSouth Gloucestershire Safeguarding