What to do about Child Sexual Exploitation

If you are worried or concerned that a child or young person may be at risk or Child Sexual Exploitation you should ask yourself the following questions.

ASK

• What have I seen?
• What have I heard?
• What do I feel is unusual or different?
• What has actually happened?
• What is my concern?
• What is this telling me?
• What should I do now?

ACT

• Keep your focus on the child or young person - their safety is paramount!
• Doing nothing is not an option!
• Do not assume someone else will do something!
• Do not delay unnecessarily - act quickly!
• Look, Listen and Record your Concern!
• Look further and see beyond.
• If you are a practitioner - Follow your agency child protection procedures
• If you are a practitioner - Tell your Line Manager or Child Protection Officer immediately!
• If you are a member of the public:
  • Contact the Child Protection Duty Team (24 hours) on 01738 476768
  • In an Emergency - Dial 999
  • Police (Non Emergency) - Dial 101
  • ChildLine - Dial 0800 1111
  • Crimestoppers - Dial 0808 555 111