Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) can be a one-off occurrence or a series of incidents over time and range from opportunistic to complex organised abuse. It can involve force and/or enticement-based methods of compliance and may, or may not, be accompanied by violence or threats of violence.
Some additional specific indicators that may be present in CSE are children who:
• have older boyfriends or girlfriends; and
• suffer from sexually transmitted infections, display sexual behaviours beyond expected sexual development or become pregnant.
NSPCC – The underwear rule – Guidance designed to help parents/carers start conversations with young people to help protect them from abuse:
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/underwear-rule
NSPCC – What is Child Sexual Exploitation – Information on CSE, including signs, symptoms and effects:
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/child-abuse-and-neglect/child-sexual-exploitation/what-is-child-sexual-exploitation
Child Sexual Exploitation & How to Keep Your Child Safe | NSPCC
Child sexual abuse and exploitation | Barnardo’s (barnardos.org.uk)
