The Sexual Exploitation of Children: Can You Recognise the Signs?

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2012

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The Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) and the National Policing Improvement Agency (NPIA)

Abstract

To illustrate CSE, the film presents a condensed version of a BBC EastEnders’ storyline. At various points, the narrative pauses for Shona McGarty, the actress who plays Whitney, to step out of role to comment on her relationship with Rob, summarise the identified aspects of CSE at different stages and outline Whitney’s choices, the decisions she makes and how she becomes a victim. The film highlights the difficulty of Whitney’s daily life choices given her relationship with him – and her dependence on him, which he has created. From a learning perspective, these are strong discussion points and a trainer might consider pausing the film at critical stages to encourage discussion and reflection.

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child sexual exploitation, training, awareness, law enforcement

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