Exploitation

Course overview

This course is designed to highlight the fact that Exploitation refers to a child or vulnerable person being used for someone else’s gain and that Exploitation is a form of abuse which can involve sexual, abusive or manipulative behaviour. This course supports practitioners to recognise the indicators and respond appropriately to individuals that are being Exploited. It includes the ‘grooming process’ and how perpetrators manipulate young people into inappropriate relationships and risky behaviours It incorporates the relevant legislation around Exploitation and provides advice on how to support children and vulnerable people who have suffered this type of abuse.

Aims and objectives

• Give an understanding of the scale of the issue CSE and CCE
• Include a background of exploitation Recognise the stages of grooming Identify the signs of CSE and CCE
• Recognise the lessons learned from the Rotherham
• Raise awareness of County lines Push/ Pull Factors Protocols