This informative bite size virtual training event provides delegates with knowledge & information to aid their recognition of the signs & indictors of sexual exploitation (SE), it’s prevalence & connection with other forms of exploitation. It explores grooming, manipulation & coercion by perpetrators & how everyone has a responsibility to report and respond to concerns within safeguarding protocols.
The Learning Outcomes:
- Define SE & related legislation
- Identify signs & indicators of SE
- State the myths, stereotypes & prevalence of SE
- Recognise how to report SE & what the associated barriers may be
The Key Topics that will be covered
Signs & Indicators of Sexual Exploitation:
Learn how to spot behavioural, emotional, and physical signs that may suggest someone is being sexually exploited
Myths and Barriers:
Discuss victim and perpetrator profiles, unhelpful use of language and barriers to reporting or sharing information.
Understanding Grooming, Manipulation & Coercion:
Explore and understand how perpetrators gain control over victims and the complex nature of manipulation to gain apparent ‘consent’.
Links to Other Forms of Exploitation:
Recognise how SE may be connected to other forms of abuse/exploitation and human trafficking.
Safeguarding Responsibilities:
Understand how and why it is everyone’s role to report concerns and to follow safeguarding protocols to protect vulnerable individuals.
Why This Course Matters and What You’ll Learn:
Safeguarding vulnerable Children and Adults from abuse, is everyone’s responsibility and Sexual Exploitation (SE) is ABUSE. It is not always possible to respond if you don’t know what to look for and what the possible signs/indicators are.
This course is the first step to learning and understanding more about this aspect of abuse and will provide delegates with a good understanding of what sexual exploitation is. It provides a foundation towards building a deeper and more extensive level of knowledge of sexual exploitation and how to respond more appropriately.
Who is the course intended for?
All safeguarding partners (statutory/non-statutory/voluntary/3rd sector)
