Understanding and preventing Child Sexual Exploitation

This training course provides an understanding of child sexual exploitation, what makes children and young people vulnerable to exploitation and how to recognise and prevent it. It also outlines the current legislation and guidance related to CSE.

Available dates

16-17 Jul 2025, 5-6 Nov 2025

Location

Online

Cost

£190.00 +VAT/Person

Trainer(s)

Antonia Morris, Hannah Tiffin

It will be of benefit to staff working in social care, youth work, health sectors and those working in residential care settings.

Using relevant research and legislation, as well as high profile cases, the training explores the process of child sexual exploitation and the common myths and misconceptions associated with it. It will consider how and where CSE happens, who is vulnerable, and the complexity of trauma bonds. The training will assist delegates with identifying signs of CSE and consider best practice in terms of how to respond to it.

  • what Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) is​
  • issues related to stigma of young people who have been at risk of child sexual exploitation or sexually exploited​
  • why young people are at risk of CSE and the impact it has​
  • risk indicators, protective factors, triggers and maintaining factors ​
  • responding to CSE including prevention and direct work​
  • legislation and guidance related to CSE

Learning outcomes

  • Greater awareness of the prevalence of CSE and contexts in which it occurs
  • Understanding of the learning gained from high profile cases
  • Improved confidence in identifying CSE
  • Increased understanding of why children and young people struggle to recognise they are being/or have been exploited
  • Practical knowledge in how to respond to warning signs

To find out more about our courses or make a booking directly, please reach out to our training team via email or on 01527 406 912. 

If no date is listed for your desired training, please contact us to join the waiting list. We will contact you when there are enough delegates to schedule an open course.

What’s Porn Got To Do With It?

An event co-hosted by Lucy Faithfull Foundation and NWG. How pornography contributes to harmful sexual behaviour in young people – and what needs to change. 

Tuesday, March 4 · 9:30am – 12:30pm GMT.

Price: £52.74 per person

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