Sexploitation
Sexploitation
Is this you? Someone older than you has asked or persuaded you into a relationship with them that does not feel right. It could be that you may later be drawn into prostitution or you are being groomed for sexual abuse. Sometimes people use chatrooms to involve young people. Remember, you don’t know who you’re talking to, and they can make up anything to get you interested.
Prostitution: Is being a paid participant in sexual activity, pornography, intercourse, etc for money or reward, which could be in the form of cigarettes, drugs, alcohol, clothes etc.
Grooming: Is when someone(usually older) sets out to meet someone vulnerable and /or under the age of 16 with the intention of sexually/physically abusing them either then or later, resulting in a very unequal and possibly unhappy relationship. This can take many forms –it can be harassment such as silent ‘phone calls, being flashed at, being ‘touched up’. It can be more physical sexual abuse like rape or incest. Often it can come from someone known to the victim – it can be an employer, a partner, a family member.
If this has happened to you, there are organisations where you can get confidential help. Whether the abuse happened a long time ago, very recently, or is still taking place, you can ring.
Boys & young men It happens to boys and men too – but it’s talked about less often.
Survivors UK
0845 122 1201
Support for men and boys who have been sexually attacked or raped
Girls & young women You can contact the agencies referred to above, or your local Rape Crisis Centre log on to find your nearest centre.
Rape Crisis Centre
0808 802 9999
Run by women who are there to listen to girls and women who have been sexually assaulted, abused or harassed. There is also practical support provided in dealing with police, court and medical procedures. There may be counsellors for people with special needs.
Reporting
If you want to make a report there are special police units trained to deal with these incidents. If physical examinations are necessary, they are conducted by specially trained doctors you can ask for a female doctor.Childline 0800 1111
NSPCC
0808 800 5000 - you can remain anonymous.
Email: help@nspcc.org.uk
Help and advice if you are worried about a child
Think You Know
Information on staying safe online
