Child sexual exploitation: a guide for health practitioners

Key Learning Outcomes

• Be aware and alert to possible indicators of child sexual exploitation.
• Ask questions when you have concerns.
• Consider accessing further information from health record systems or by calling another health professional who may know the young person.
• Use the screening/risk assessment tools available to record concerns and guide your decisions.
• If in doubt, seek advice from a more experienced colleague, e.g. Child Protection Paediatrician or Child Protection Advisor.
• If you have a concern, make a referral in line with local Child Protection procedures.