Has sexual exploitation previously been identified as a specific for this child? Please provide details Yes No If yes when: Neglect by member History of / current family domestic abuse (including risk of forced marriage/risk of honour based violence/familial child sexual abuse) Physical / emotional/ sexual abuse by Parent/ Carer/ Family member History of / current substance misuse in family Poverty or Deprivation Family history of exploitation or Prostitution Unsuitable or inappropriate accommodation (Inc. street homeless, staying with inappropriate adults/hostel/B&B) Family history of mental health difficulties impacting parenting Breakdown of Family relationships Family bereavement Low or history of being bullied or of bullying Lack of positive relationship with a protective/ nurturing adult Recent bereavement or loss Young carer Disconnecting from support networks i.e. family/friends Living in a chaotic or dysfunctional household
Estranged from family Regularly coming home late or going missing from home, care or education for any period of time (whether reported or not). Returning home after long intervals appearing well cared for Health and Mental Health Change in physical appearance (new clothes, more/less weight gain/loss) Increased health / sexual health related problems Marks or scars or physical injuries on the body or face which they try to conceal Expressions of despair (Inc. depression, mental ill health, suicide thoughts/ attempts, overdose, eating disorder) Branding (i.e. of gang Repeat/unplanned pregnancy or pregnancies (including ending in termination/ miscarriage(s))
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI’s) and/or repeat tests particularly with negative results Behaviour and experiences Concealed / concerning use of the internet including online gaming (via PlayStation), chat etc. Exclusion from school or unexplained absences from, or not engaged in school/ college/ training/ work Failing to respond to attempts to keep in touch by workers/carer or recent disengagement Reports of taken to hotels, nightclubs, takeaways or out of area by unknown adults Sexualised taking, including on internet or mobile phone, such as sexting (sending explicit messages or photos to adults or peers) gay/bisexual exploring sexuality in unsupported way Association with Increasing use of drugs or alcohol or misuse of drugs or alcohol Fear of victimisation from other gangs due to gang affiliation or rivalry Constrained by ‘rules’ of a gang
Inability to negotiate exit from a gang due to fear/dependency Displaying of harassment/unwanted attention Fear of gang leaders Evidence of sexual bullying and/or vulnerability through the internet and/or social networking sites Involved in criminal offending activity (i.e. ASB/criminal Unusual association with groups of adults Appearance and possessions Unexplained amounts of money, mobiles, credit, expensive clothing, jewellery or other items/gifts sexualised dress Having multiple mobile phones, sim cards or use of a phone that causes concern – multiple callers or more texts/pings than usual Possession of hotel keys/cards or keys to unknown premises Incidences If any of these are known to have happened and the Police or Social Care are not yet aware you must refer to the local CSE Team, if there is one, otherwise to Social or direct to the Police in emergencies.