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Initial Steps

Barnardo’s Sexual Exploitation Services Prevention and Recovery Programmes in Barnet Helen Elliott BSCB Development Manager. Initial Steps. LSCB championed Multi-agency Steering Group established Service Manager taking operational lead Development of protocols based on London Procedures.

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Initial Steps

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  1. Barnardo’s Sexual Exploitation Services Prevention and Recovery Programmes in BarnetHelen Elliott BSCB Development Manager

  2. Initial Steps • LSCB championed • Multi-agency Steering Group established • Service Manager taking operational lead • Development of protocols based on London Procedures

  3. Activity • Training to multi-agency practitioners to deliver prevention work • Session to school staff • Direct prevention sessions with YP in Year 7 of School and PRU, plus 2 residential settings • Direct support and recovery work with YP at risk of/experiencing SE

  4. Work with Young People • 10 highest risk referrals accepted • Use of Multi Agency Group to screen and signpost to other services • Evaluated using Barnardos outcomes descriptors and grading

  5. Outcomes • Training extremely well evaluated • Raised awareness • Complex picture of YP • Some improvements in awareness and self esteem • Challenges for some YP in engagement

  6. Presenting Risks Family conflict Episodes of going missing Culture and Faith Mental Health concerns Vulnerability Risky sexually active behaviour Interventions Conflict resolution Barnardos work over 12 mth period Sexual health services CAMHS support Parent support from own community Case Example : H aged 14

  7. Leading to…… • Reduced risk of SE • No longer missing from home • H more aware of risks • Sexual health provision, contraception, immunisation • Increased self esteem, identity • Improved relationships at home • H completed GCSE’s, now started college

  8. What next? • Building capacity of practitioners to develop prevention and recovery work • Increasing awareness and understanding of CSE • Linking with missing children, other work streams • Views of young people, Youth Shield re peer abuse • Steering Group to set priorities

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