-An estimated one million children are forced to work in the global sex industry every year.
-The global sex slavery market generates a $39 billion profit annually.
-Selling young girls is more profitable than trafficking drugs or weapons….
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This is not an easy topic to discuss but with so many stories being published from the ‘Jimmy Saville Case’ to the ‘Lost Prophets case’ to the grooming rings found in places like Rochdale, one thing this confirms is sexual exploitation and grooming DOES exist and it does so right across society.
It is important to strike whilst the iron is hot, if you work with children or young people in any capacity it is important you are aware of any signs.
The following list of indicators is not exhaustive or definitive but it does highlight common signs which can assist professionals in identifying children or young people who may be victims of sexual exploitation.
Signs include:
These signs have been drawn from a range of research (Barnardo’s, 2011; CEOP, 2011; Berelowitz et al, 2012) and from our experience working with sexually exploited children and young people through a known children’s charity.
It is positive that more cases are reaching court and convictions are being made, but unfortunately I believe we are only scratching the surface and it is everyone’s responsibility to ensure we protect children from these perpetrators.
