Exploitation

Child Sexual Exploitation

Child sexual exploitation (CSE) is a type of sexual abuse. When a child or young person is exploited they’re given things, like gifts, drugs, money, status and affection, in exchange for performing sexual activities.

Children and young people are often tricked into believing they’re in a loving and consensual relationship. This is called grooming. They may trust their abuser and not understand that they’re being abused.

If you or someone you know are showing signs of Sexual Exploitation, it’s important to receive help as soon as possible.

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Child Criminal Exploitation, Gangs and Youth Violence

Child Criminal exploitation (CCE) is child abuse where children and young people are manipulated and coerced into committing crimes. It’s important to be aware of the risks of criminal exploitation or being involved with a criminal gang. They can use  different tactics to recruit and exploit children and young people, including bribing them with rewards, befriending them, and threatening them, or coercing them.

If you or someone you know are showing signs of Criminal Exploitation, it’s important to receive help as soon as possible.

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