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EXPLOITATION

Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE) and Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE)

Exploitation comes in many forms and can often overlap, it is not discriminatory, and anyone can be subject to this type of abuse.

There has been an increase in reporting of children and young people, particularly mid teenage males, being financially blackmailed with threats to release nudes or semi-nudes that have been shared. This is financially motivated sexual extortion (FMSE), sometimes referred to as ‘sextortion’, and is a form of child sexual abuse.

In 2024, the National Crime Agency issued an alert to education settings that provides advice on how to :

· recognise the signs of financially motivated sexual extortion

· raise awareness and support children to seek help

· support victims

This webinar is based on that circulated alert and guidance – the webinar is for parents / carers / those who work with young people.

Starting at 1830, we aim to finish at approx 1900h.

This webinar is free of charge, but, in order to receive the Teams Link to join the webinar (which will be sent out on the day, Thu 22nd May) you will need to register your interest by emailing samantha.hancock@derbyshire.police.uk

Child Sexual Exploitation

Children and young people are often deceived into believing they’re in a loving and consensual relationship. They often trust their abuser and do not understand that they are being abused.  They can be trafficked into or within the UK to be sexually exploited. Often being moved around the country, being forced to take part in sexual activities, with more than one person.

There is a range of factors that could make a child more vulnerable to exploitation:

  • sexual identity
  • cognitive ability
  • learning difficulties
  • communication ability
  • physical strength
  • status
  • access to economic or other resources

Child Sexual Exploitation Risk Indicators

  • unexplained gifts, money or new possessions
  • associate with other children involved in exploitation
  • changes in emotional well-being
  • misusing drugs and alcohol
  • missing for periods of time or regularly late home
  • missing from school or education
  • older boyfriends or girlfriends
  • sexually transmitted diseases
  • pregnancy

If you, or someone you know are being abused in this way you can contact the Safeguarding Team at Chesterfield college on 07584 384838 or email ccsafe@chesterfield.ac.uk.

Other agencies that can help and support you:

  • SV2 Advice Line: 01773 746115
  • Young Minds
  • ChildLine 0800 1111
  • Police 101 or 999 in an Emergency.
  • Dedicated helpline for people who experienced sexual harassment or abuse in a school or college setting. Please call 0800 136 663 or email help@nspcc.org.uk.
  • NSPCC You can anonymously text 88858 for free and the Helpline will send an automated confirmation response followed by a specific response from a Helpline practitioner within three hours.

Risk indicators for Child Criminal Exploitation

  • unexplained gifts, money or new possessions
  • associate with other children involved in exploitation
  • changes in emotional well-being
  • misusing drugs and alcohol
  • going missing and found in areas away from their home
  • victim or perpetrator of serious violence
  • receiving requests for drugs
  • moving drugs, handing over drugs, collecting money for drugs
  • in accommodation that they have no connection with (‘trap house or cuckooing’)
  • owe a ‘debt bond’ to their exploiters
  • bank accounts used to facilitate drug dealing

If you, or someone you know is being abused in this way you can contact the Safeguarding Team at Chesterfield college on 07584 384838 or email ccsafe@chesterfield.ac.uk.

Other agencies that can help and support you:

  • Young Minds org.uk
  • Child Line 0800 1111
  • Police 101 or 999 in an Emergency
  • NSPCC You can anonymously text 88858 for free and the Helpline will send an automated confirmation response followed by a specific response from a Helpline practitioner within three hours

Child Criminal Exploitation – County lines

County lines is a term used to describe gangs and organised criminal networks involved in exporting illegal drugs using dedicated mobile phone lines or other forms of “deal line”.

Children and vulnerable adults are exploited to move, store and sell drugs and money. The use of coercion, intimidation, violence and weapons ensures compliance. Once a child or vulnerable adult is trapped by this type of exploitation it is very difficult for them to leave the county line network. The gangs often manufacture drug debt and threaten violence or harm to the individual or the family.