Help for Young People
If you think you have been the victim of sexual violence such as sexual assault, rape or abuse it’s important to realise that, whatever happened, it’s not your fault. Nobody should be forced to do things sexually against their will. You may feel angry, scared, confused or down. It’s important that you’re not alone with these feelings. Tell a trusted friend or an adult such as a family member or teacher, youth worker, school nurse, GP or someone else you can trust.
What is Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE)
Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) is when a young person is used by being made or tricked into doing something sexual sometimes receiving something in return like love, affection, money, drugs or alcohol.
Getting help
Don’t be afraid to ask for help!
FaceUp2It
FACE (Fighting Against Child Exploitation) is a group of young people, male and female, who are aware of the dangers of grooming and sexual exploitation. This website was developed by them to help other young people who are vulnerable or taking risks. We hope this website will let them know about the dangers out there and give information on how to keep safe.
Police
First it’s important to remember that the Police care a lot about children and young people being safe. CSE is against the law.
If you, or someone else, is in immediate danger then dial 999 and ask for help from the Police.
Brook Young People’s Information Service
Information, support and signposting service for young people under 25 on sexual health. Details of local services are available via the Find a Service tool at: brook.org.uk/find-a-service
With centres throughout the UK offering free contraception, pregnancy testing and counselling.
CEOP … Think U know
The latest information on the sites you like to visit, mobiles and new technology. Find out what’s good, what’s not and what you can do about it. If you look after young people there’s an area for you too – with resources you can use in the classroom or at home. Most importantly, there’s also a place that anyone can use to report if they feel uncomfortable or worried about someone they are chatting to online.
You. Your Friends. The Internet. Keeping yourselves safe, keeping the internet fun
Sex. Relationships. The Internet. Three things that get a little bit complicated
Childline
Tel: 0800 1111
https://www.childline.org.uk/Talk/AskSam/Pages/AskSam.aspx
A confidential 24hr free telephone helpline. Emotional support for children and young people on issues relating to child abuse, bullying etc.
Missing People Helpline: Say Something
Phone: 116000
http://www.missingpeople.org.uk
The Say Something campaign has been developed with young people and aims to safeguard vulnerable children and young people by empowering them to identify early indicators of child sexual exploitation (CSE). Say Something will also offer a free, 24-hour, anonymous phone and SMS helpline, 116 000, enabling young people to disclose information and see support.
Report an Incident
Find all of the information needed to report an incident or any concerns here.
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Further information
There are helpful resources and information on our Stop-CSE website HERE