Back to main websiteHow to know if my child is in danger / being exploited?
Language needs to be super simple. CE is... and is undertaken by criminals in many ways.
It is important to remember, it is ever the child’s fault. Be supportive and get them help… anyone can be a victim of CE etc
Hidden dangers of being online
talk about dischord, snapchat and uses of online / mobile access to information / perps
Link to online harm page - how to keep your child and family safe from perps
Lionk to NSPCC page too
Understanding your rights
We know that parents can feel helpless when their child is being exploited, other emotions such as guilt, shame, anger, isolation and lack of power etc etc
Bit about not feeling guilty and empowering them to take action. Also intro to legislation and understanding your rights.
Produce a video / infograph or podcast / soundbite to include childrens rights and views and the age of criminal responsibility – links to NSPCC
Can you recognise if your child is being exploited?
Take a look at WYP webpage for more information on how to support your child:
Infographic on the generic signs of exploitation
Brief description of that type of exploitation.
CCE, CSE, Online, Financial, MSHT,
I'm being Exploited.
This powerful video was developed to raise awareness of Child Exploitation and help parents to understand and know the signs.
Developed by Northamptonshire Safeguarding Children Partnership (NSCP) and Northamptonshire Police Service.
How to speak to your child
develop Relational resources
Understanding behaviours as communication (list some), secrecy, 2 mobile phones, hiding bank details, change of friends, bunking off school, late nights, etc Remember they are probably scared
How to talk to your child in a supportive manner (no blame, try to stay calm and keep lines of communication open) – have a code word for if they are in danger
How to communicate with services (no swearing – can be seen as aggressive, polite, listen – remember they are trying to help you and your family)
How do they feel? How do you as a parent feel and what is normal – CASE STUDY?
Debunking myths – infograph / GIF?
Signposting
Family / Youth hubs locations, how to access them, opening time etc
WFT
TAS
Ivison (see below)
Infographic??
St GIles Trust / Ivison / Spectrum / CET team
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Early helpShow details
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EducationShow details
Supporting your child with SEND
Some children who are vulnerable can be more at risk of CE as perps will seek out their vulnerability to exploit etc etc
resources for children with SEND
may be unable to communicate efectively with services
may not recognise vulnerability
may be reliant on perp
What works - peer support from other victims and survivors, awareness training
Risk factors
Resources for children who may be more vulnerable
- children in care - already ar risk due to the situation that put them in care in the first place
- SEND - not recognising exploitation and not being able to access support
- ethnic minorities / those living as immigrants can be targetted by gangs
- poverty - may be groomed through offers of material possessions
- Poor mental health through berevement, bullying, low esteem
- children exluded from school may have more opportunities and may already be exploited which could have led to the exclusion n the first place - disenfranchised / child feels excluded from society / community / voiceless
- children under the radar - easily targetted by gangs as they are less likely to attract attention.
Places where a child may be exploited
- online and through technology
- schools . HE establishments
- special needs schools
- sports clubs
- religious organisations
- local parks
- community spaces
- loacl shops/takaways
- homeless shelters
- care homes
Ivison Trust (whole section)
Who are they and what do they do
How can they support you..
add in here.., the resources Leah Entwisted shared... pics, docs, links etc
Towards Hope
Ivision Trust
Told through the voices of parents with lived experience, watch the short story of a family affected by child exploitation and how the actions of everyone in their community can make the difference between hopelessness and hope.
Knowledge & Learning
Explaining NRMs
Explaining legislation
Parents rights etc
Add these links for online CE Safety Settings - Our Safety Centre
Home Learning Hub – Featured Resources - Safer Schools (oursaferschools.co.uk)
