Child Exploitation information for child or young person

Child exploitation is a form of abuse that involves the manipulation and/or coercion of young people under the age of 18yrs for someone else’s advantage, gratification or profit. This often results in the unjust, cruel and harmful treatment of the child. 

We want to be clear that the shame of these crimes does not belong to the victims and their families, but to those who commit these crimes. 

Reporting concerns about child exploitation

If you being exploited, then speak to a professional you trust, someone who knows and supports you. This may be a member of staff at your school, a youth leader or your GP for example. They will know how to respond and who to contact for further information.

If you don’t know who turn to here are some organisations that can help [PDF].

• Getting help to overcome abuse: A guide for young people receiving support [PDF]

You can also contact Nottinghamshire Police or Nottinghamshire Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub to report a crime or to report concerns about a child at risk of abuse or exploitation:

Nottinghamshire Police

If you are a victim of child abuse including child exploitation, or worried for the safety or wellbeing of a child, find out different ways you can get in touch: How to report possible child abuse | Nottinghamshire Police

Nottingham City Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub

If you are worried that a child is at risk of abuse, then please follow this link to report your concerns to the Local Authority:

Multi-Agency Safeguarding Children Hub (City MASH)

Further information and resources

You can find further help and support on the following links:

• SafeCall Service - Runaway Helpline
• Child exploitation | Catch22
• Information & Advice For Young People | The Children's Society
• Help for Young People - NWG Network