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Child sexual abuse through exploitation. Opening our eyes and minds Sue Gregory & Ian W inton. You need to know. What we are talking about ? Significant harm Abuse of children and young people. Who are we talking about ? Girls & boys, all ages, all social classes.
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Child sexual abuse through exploitation Opening our eyes and minds Sue Gregory & Ian Winton
You need to know • What we are talking about ? • Significant harm • Abuse of children and young people. • Who are we talking about ? • Girls & boys, all ages, all social classes. • What tools are available ? • Legislation • Guidance, procedures, tool kits.
Our experience • Agreed organic model • Identification of the Children at risk and those who pose the risk. • Act decisively to protect and disrupt • Wherever possible secure convictions
Our experience • So what did we do? • Work together. • Established ownership • Champions • Lead professional • teams • Talked to each other • Hold formal meeting • Strategic level • Operational level • Individual child level.
What did we find ? • Known public areas • Red light • Public toilets, parks, bus stations • Off street • Houses • Modeling • Massage Parlours • Internet • Trafficking.
Tools available • Legislative Framework • National Guidance/ Specific Guidance. • Child protection / Local safeguarding procedures. • Internal practice guidance
Tea Break • What needs to happen for this to make a difference ?