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Hundreds of professionals attend child sexual exploitation training event in Warwick




MORE than 650 professionals gathered at the Bridge House Theatre in Warwick on Monday for a training event to help adults who work, or come into contact with young people, by raising awareness of the warning signs and the experiences of children who have been sexually exploited.

'Crashing' a hard-hitting child sexual exploitation drama production was performed as part of the training.

It tells the story of Eddie. At 15 years-old he lost his mum to cancer, lost his dad to depression and found himself out on the street. Whilst sleeping in a shop doorway Eddie was approached by Michael. Michael was kind, good fun and owned a shop with an empty flat above it. He offered Eddie the chance to stay there until he got back on his feet, but unfortunately Michael had another agenda.

The play has proven highly effective at covering:-

  • How child sexual exploitation can - and does - happen to boys and young men
  • What makes a healthy relationship
  • What makes an unhealthy relationship
  • The grooming process, child sexual exploitation & the differing models & methods
  • Where to go for help and advice

Warwickshire's multi-agency CSE team is funded by Warwickshire County Council, Warwickshire Police and Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Seccombe, the theatre performance was followed by a workshop and the launch of the revised Warwickshire Safeguarding Children Board CSE, Missing and Trafficking Strategy.

Something's Not Right is Warwickshire's multi-agency campaign to raise awareness of child sexual exploitation. Think you or a friend might have been sexually exploited? Want some advice or someone to talk to? Worried about your child or a young person in your care?

Please call 101 or visit www.somethingsnotright.org



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