Child Sexual Abuse
Centre of expertise on child sexual abuse
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Signs and indicators of child sexual abuse | CSA Centre Research shows that the majority of children and young people will not tell anyone at the time of their abuse, and if they do, they are much more likely to tell friends or family than someone in a professional role. The CSA Centre's Signs and Indicators Template helps professionals address this: gathering the wider signs and indicators of sexual abuse to build a picture of their concerns.Designed to help professionals to gather the signs and indicators of sexual abuse and build a picture of their concerns.
Resources for education settings | CSA Centre Three resources tailored to help all education professionals when they have concerns of child sexual abuse or behaviour.
Sibling sexual abuse and behaviour | CSA Centre Helpful research and resources to support professionals to improve their understanding of the nature and consequences of sibling sexual behaviour and abuse and give them the guidance to act.
Infographics | CSA Centre Explore infographics presenting key data and latest trends in identification and response to child sexual abuse.
How to tell if a child’s sexual behaviour is appropriate for their age - Lucy Faithfull Foundation
CPD: Brook Sexual Behaviours Traffic Light Tool (RSE) Course
addressing-child-on-child-abuse.pdf
Barnardo's Tiger_Light_Poster_Digital_NWL.pdf - Schools cannot directly refer
Sexual abuse: Katie's story | Childline
NSPCC research and resources | NSPCC Learning
HSB framework and audit | NSPCC Learning This framework helps local areas develop and improve multi-agency responses to children displaying harmful sexual behaviour (HSB). It provides a coordinated, systematic and evidence-based approach to recognising and responding to the risks and needs of this vulnerable group. The framework should be used alongside the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines on harmful sexual behaviour among young people.
Guidance for staff on managing disclosures
Definitions: child criminal exploitation and sexual exploitation | Barnardo's
Identifying child exploitation | Childrens Safeguarding Partnership
What Is County Lines? | The Children's Society