Child Sexual Exploitation
Child sexual exploitation (CSE) is a form of sexual abuse and happens when a young person is manipulated or forced into taking part in sexual activity. It might be in exchange for presents, money, alcohol or simply emotional attention. It can happen to any child, from any background or community, both boys and girls, online or offline.
Watch the video to find out how you can spot the signs
If you have any concerns about a child then you have a responsibility to report it.
If you believe someone is in immediate danger then call 999
If you have concerns but do not believe anyone is in immediate danger there are a number of other ways you can report.
South Yorkshire Police – call 101 (non-emergency number)
https://www.southyorks.police.uk/contact-us/report-something/
You can report to your local neighbourhood police team
https://www.southyorks.police.uk/contact-us/your-neighbourhood-policing-team/
To report concerns about a child to Rotherham Council
https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/child-protection/worried-child?documentId=117&categoryId=20036
Other Local and National services where you can get help and support
For more information from Rotherham Council
https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/child-protection/responding-child-sexual-exploitation-rotherham?documentId=579&categoryId=20036
For more information from South Yorkshire Police
https://www.southyorks.police.uk/find-out/crime-prevention-advice/child-sexual-exploitation/
Crimestoppers
Report anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
or online at https://crimestoppers-uk.org/
Say Something
National helpline run by the National Working Group Network through the charity Missing People
Call or text: 116 000
https://www.missingpeople.org.uk/get-help
Think U Know
Information, advice and support for young people
https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/
Rotherham Abuse Conselling Service
Free professional counselling for men and women who have experienced rape, sexual abuse or domestic abuse.
https://www.rothacs.org.uk/
GROW
GROW provides a range of services to young people affected by child sexual exploitation and support to their families.
http://www.growproject.org.uk/
Rotherham Rise
Rotherham Rise (formerly Women's Refuge) works with young people (ages 12-18) and women (age 18 plus) to provide family support and counselling.
https://rotherhamrise.org.uk/
The Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC)
A one-stop service for people of any age who have experienced rape or sexual assault.
http://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/SARC/
Barnardos Reachout Service
A range of services to support children and young people in Rotherham who have been or who are at risk of being sexually exploited.
https://www.barnardos.org.uk/what-we-do/services/reachout
NSPCC
The NSPCC is a national organisation that can signpost you to local support and advice services.
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/