CSE Child Sexual Exploitation
Child sexual exploitation is happening to girls and boys across Scotland. It can start online and takes many forms.
Someone asking you to, or making you, do stuff you’re uncomfortable with? Worried about a friend? Or, want to know how to keep yourself safe? We’re here to offer the information and advice you need.
Everything from recognising the warning signs, busting the myths about child sexual exploitation and understanding the increased risk that disability can bring, to being able to tell healthy relationships from bad, staying safe and getting the right help if you or someone you know has been affected.
For help, information and support
When it comes to preventing or stopping child sexual exploitation, the sooner you tell someone the better. Below is a list of people you can talk to, with advice on who best to contact in which situation.
Don’t delay – call the police by dialling 999 or go straight to your local police station.
Want to report abuse?
Then visit www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre, click the red button and fill in the online report following the step by step guide.
Sextortion is on the rise in Scotland. This is a form of blackmail involving intimate images. This is illegal and help is available at Sextortion in Scotland | Crimestoppers if you’ve been affected by this.
Need to talk to someone?
ChildLine is a free 24-hour helpline that offers advice and support to anyone up to the age of 19. You can call ChildLine for free on 0800 1111 and it won’t show up on the payer’s bill. Or, you can have a 1-2-1 chat with a ChildLine counsellor or send an email. To find out more, visit www.childline.org.uk.
If you’d prefer to talk to someone you know, remember you can also speak to an adult you trust such your mum or dad, a teacher, your doctor, a youth worker or social worker.
Want to find out more?
Check out www.thinkuknow.co.uk for loads of tips, ideas and advice on how to keep yourself safe online and offline – and what to do if you think you’re at risk.