Child Sexual Exploitation - Level 1
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Child Sexual Exploitation - Level 1

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Updated Oct 17, 2018

Course Description

This insightful course will arm you with the knowledge to safeguard children and young people from the raising threat of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE).

You will learn about CSE from the perspective of the offender and the victim, the differences between gang and group CSE, and the key role that the internet plays.

This course will heighten your awareness and increase your understanding of child sexual exploitation (CSE).

In this course you will:

  • Learn the definition of CSE
  • Learn about the current attitudes to CSE
  • Know the types of offender
  • Learn about the different models of abuse
  • Learn how big the problem is
  • Know who the offenders are
  • Know typical offender behaviours
  • Know the grooming process
  • Know clues to inappropriate intentions
  • Understand the offender’s motives
  • Know who the victims are and who is vulnerable
  • Learn about under-represented groups
  • Learn what marks the victims out
  • Know common misconceptions
  • Learn about consent and criminalisation
  • Learn why it is difficult to disclose
  • Understand the impact of CSE on the child
  • Know and recognise the indicators of CSE
  • Know who is at risk
  • Know what children do online
  • Know what can grooming involve and lead to
  • Learn about risky behaviours
  • Understand what children think
  • Learn some key internet acronyms
  • Know what the warning signs are
  • Know what constitutes a gang or group
  • Learn about the key differences between multiple and single perpetrator CSE
  • Understand the differences between gang and group CSE
  • Know why children are slipping through the net
  • Know the OCC framework to prevent and deal with CSE
  • Learn about the good practice guidelines for professionals

Who is this course for?

The course aimed at anyone who works with or has contact with children.

Course Duration

180 minutes