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Welcome Redcar and Cleveland’s Safeguarding Children Board Conference 2015 Jan Van Wagtendonk RCSCB Independent Chair Amanda Skelton Chief Executive Redcar and Cleveland Council Meet ‘The Board’ Question and Answer Session Safe4Us 1651 Redcar & Cleveland Young People Answered Do you know what ‘Child Sexual Exploitation’ is? • Yes Quotes Include: •YES – 854 •No – 789 • Where a child is being flirted with on the internet. • Under age sex. • Exposing pictures of you on the internet. • Rape. • Children being sold for sex. • I know what it is but can’t explain it. • Teaching a child about sex. • Something set up by the Council to stop children doing rude things for people. Locality Breakdown CENTRAL SCHOOLS 730 EAST CLEVELAND SCHOOLS 528 GREATER ESTON SCHOOLS 385 YES 289 YES 243 YES 322 NO 96 NO 285 NO 408 Do you know what is meant by ‘The Grooming Process’ •YES – 741 •NO – 910 • Yes Quotes Include: • Bribing children to get them to do things. • Using the internet to get children to meet them or do things that are wrong. • Where adults touch little children. • Where they kill people. • Cleanliness. • Grooming dogs/ horses/ cats/ own hair / Beards. Locality Breakdown EAST CLEVELAND SCHOOLS 525 GREATER ESTON SCHOOLS 386 YES 289 NO 97 CENTRAL SCHOOLS 740 YES 201 NO 324 YES 251 NO 489 Who do you think might be affected by ‘The Grooming Process’? • • • • MALES – 46 FEMALE – 165 M&F – 1058 Don’t Know - 329 MALES FEMALES M&F Don't Know A Healthy Relationship 1200 • • • • • • TRUST – 795 LOVE – 977 RESPECT – 576 HONESTY – 497 HAPPY - 176 SAFE SEX - 36 1000 800 600 400 200 0 WHO WOULD YOU TELL? • • • • • • • PARENT/CARER – 1199 FRIENDS – 995 TEACHER – 612 YOUTH WORKER – 415 CHILD LINE – 358 PARTNER – 256 DOCTOR - 160 Do you know how to use the Internet Safely? •YES – 1567 •NO – 33 Young Person’s Story Rebecca aged 17 Thank You for Listening! Historical Context and Principles Underpinning Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) and Local Context Barnardo’s Registered Charity Nos 216250 and SC037605 The role of the media and the internet sexualising and exploiting children http://youtu.be/LmutXJUfACw http://youtu.be/LmutXJUfACw Pornography Pornography plays a significant role in young people’s lives. ‘I think young people expect sex to be like porn. There’s that standard where if it’s not like that, then sex isn’t good’ (young woman, aged 18). ‘It sort of makes boys fantasies become like real because it’s real people and then they will assume what it’s like and it will become a bit aggressive, a bit forceful ‘(young woman, aged 16). Society and Media Society is "increasingly sexualised". The rise of sexual bullying and "sexting" - where people send sexually explicit text messages - is a result of hyper-sexualisation. There have been increasing concerns over the commercialisation and sexualisation of children, the ease with which sexually explicit imagery is accessed through the internet and the way in which young people use text messages and emails to exchange sexually explicit images. Children shouldn't feel victimised by a culture of commercial sexualisation and children shouldn't be forced to do things they don't feel comfortable with.“ 'Pressure to conform and comply' What We Know Children’s Commissioner; ‘Sex without consent, I suppose that is rape’ How young people in England understand sexual consent’ (November 2013) University of Bedfordshire; ‘It’s wrong but you get used to it’ (November 2013) Sexual Violence One in three girls’ experienced sexual violence from a partner (Barter 2009) Two thirds (65.9%) of contact sexual abuse experienced by children up to age-17 was perpetrated by someone under-18 (Radford et al 2011) ¼ Barnardo’s service users was sexually exploited by their peers (2011) 29% of perpetrators of sexual exploitation in gangs or other groups under-19 (OCC, 2012) Almost a third of 16-18-year-old girls say they’ve been subjected to unwanted sexual touching in UK schools (EVAW 2010) Peer-on-Peer Abuse Peer on Peer abuse does not occur in a vacuum, it occurs in a society where there are structures and norms that shape young people’s views, experiences and behaviour, as well as responses towards them. Implications Children feel the need to conform which can result in unsafe situations and risk taking Children struggle to differentiate between the fantasy and the reality Vulnerable children are more at risk because they are seeking love and attention Low self esteem and self worth. What is needed? Educate and promote understanding of safe, equal and consensual healthy relationships (starting at primary school) Concept of Consent and Harm Whole educational approach to Sexual violence, bullying and coercion Peer mentoring and engagement with young people (peer education) Education work with Families and Communities Politically how we address social media and the increasing sexualised behaviour and images etc The Importance of Positive Role Models The ‘authoritarian’ approach The ‘empowering’ approach Engagement & Assessment Period Therapeutic Support Period Harm reduction & Safety planning work Comprehensive assessment of factors maintaining CSE and extent and model of abuse, trauma and attachment patterns Practical support Structured CSE support sessions - Abuse recognition work - Grooming - Consent - Internet safety - Abusive relationships inc-trauma bonds and attachment patterns Moving on Period Exiting exploitative relationship work Trauma recovery work ISVA Court support Support accessing sexual violence therapy Crisis Intervention Support Therapeutic emotional containment/regulation support Family Work & Placement Stability Support Court Work – Family & Criminal Court Access to sexual health nurses and CAMHS service when/if required Intensive Multi-agency working Strategic work mapping CSE across communities, recognising and managing CSE perpetrators Training of Professional Network Consultation for Professional Group Access Attention Friendly, welcoming and safe service Easy referral process Short waiting lists, if any Practical support facilities ‘One stop’ multi-disciplinary team Open and honest intervention – ‘no secrets’ policy Respectful of child’s choices and rights Support on child’s terms, at their pace Non-time limited intervention Group work Assertive Outreach Consistent and persistent attention from a trusted adult Safe and secure relationship formed with their key worker but also a team response when in crisis Therapeutic response that demonstrates genuine care and concern and begins to counteract the attention from abusers Strengths based model of working, not deficit model Recognition of positive change through rewards Holistic attention about the child’s life Advocacy Core belief that no child is ‘un- engagable’ Establishing and maintaining contact – not giving up Flexible, responsive approach Tracking children down Making engagement easier for child Meeting Child on their Terms and their Turf Mediation work Educating and influencing external professionals Conveying the child’s voice and wishes Ensuring their needs are not overlooked Advocacy for effective care and safety plans Barnardo’s 4A’s Model Key CSE Service Outcomes Fewer children at risk of sexual exploitation become involved – with children at risk of sexual exploitation being equipped to recognise if they are being targeted; More sexually exploited children are supported to recover – with services, including those offered by Barnardo’s improving and increasing to meet emerging and existing need; and More children at risk of sexual exploitation receive direct or in-direct multi-agency support and are safeguarded from perpetrators. Nurturing and Healing Conclusion… Children nurtured in kindness learn the value of understanding. Children taught to be self sufficient, to respect others and themselves, to build up life rather than tear it down will become responsible loving and caring adults in the future. Summary and Close Jan Van Wagtendonk RCSCB Independent Chair