Indicators That a Child or Young Person May Be at Risk
A lot of the warning signs of child sexual exploitation or trafficking can easily be mistaken or ignored for ‘normal’ teenage behaviour.
To make it more difficult to spot, children may not realise they are victims , they may not want to talk about their situation, and they may be too scared to talk about it .
Be aware of the indicators that a child or young person may be at risk of CSE or being sexually exploited:
Going missing – the most immediate indicator of vulnerability to sexual exploitation.
Disengagement from education.
Drug and/or alcohol dependency.
Associating with older men or other ‘risky’ adults.
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