Child Sexual Exploitation…Know the Signs…

CSE Poster Child sexual exploitation (CSE) is the organised and deliberate exploitation of a child purely for the sexual gratification of adults and any young person could become a victim of child sexual exploitation; the crime affects both girls and boys, from any background and of any ethnicity.

Child Sexual Exploitation can also take place over the internet. For advice on how to remain safe online read the information page here

Know the signs of CSE:

Even something that seems like normal teenage behaviour could be a sign that a child is being sexually exploited.

Regularly missing from home or school and staying out all night
Change in behaviour – becoming aggressive and disruptive or quiet and withdrawn.
Unexplained gifts or new possessions such as clothes, jewellery, mobile phones or money that can’t be accounted for.
Increase in mobile phone use or secretive use
Appearing to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol
Being picked up or dropped off in cars by unknown adults
A significantly older ‘boyfriend’ or ‘friend’ or lots of new friends
Spending excessive amount of time online and becoming increasingly secretive about time spent online
Sudden involvement in criminal behaviour or increased offending
Sexual health problems

If you have any concerns that a child you know may be a victim of Child Sexual Exploitation report it to West Yorkshire Police by calling 101 or you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. In an emergency or if a crime is ongoing always dial 999.

Deaf, hard of hearing or speech imparied people can use textphone 18001 101.

You can also call or email your local Police Safeguarding Unit to discuss any concerns or questions you have with one of our specialist staff on the contact details below:

Police Safeguarding Units