Working effectively to address child sexual exploitation:An evidence scope

Abstract

This evidence scope draws on knowledge from research, practitioner expertise and young people’s experience to identify the barriers to dealing with CSE, and the approaches and interventions that can make a difference to young people. The scope, accompanied by an executive summary, examines different models of CSE, how risks and needs are identified and assessed, and what interventions appear to be most promising. It offers six key principles for service design and practice development, highlighting the importance of young-person-centred practice and participatory approaches, considering what might be most effective in terms of early help and education, as well as focusing on the critical issue of how to ensure multi-agency working, and what support the workforce needs. This resource, produced by Research in Practice, was commissioned by Wigan and Rochdale councils as part of the Greater Manchester project on Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE), funded by the Department for Education Children’s Social Care Innovation Programme.