The Use of Tools and Checklists to Assess the Risk of Child Sexual Exploitation: Lessons from UK Practice

A Franklin; Sarah J Brown; G Brady

doi:10.1080/10538712.2018.1510453

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The Use of Tools and Checklists to Assess the Risk of Child Sexual Exploitation: Lessons from UK Practice

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The Use of Tools and Checklists to Assess the Risk of Child Sexual Exploitation: Lessons from UK Practice

A Franklin, Sarah J Brown and G Brady

Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, Vol.27(8), pp.978-997

2018

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/10538712.2018.1510453

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Abstract

child protection

child sexual exploitation

children

risk assessment

screening tools

sexual abuse

vulnerability

young people

Tools to assess the risk of becoming a victim of child sexual exploitation (CSE) have been developed by UK CSE practitioners based on their professional experiences, with little evidence underpinning their development, and no evaluation/validation. Little is known about how they are used in practice. This paper summarizes two studies. The first study consisted of a rapid review to identify factors associated with increased or decreased risk of vulnerability to becoming a victim of CSE and the assessment of 10 tools being used in the UK. The second study undertook interviews and online survey with professionals across multi-agencies to establish the use of tools. Results illustrate the context and processes in which the tools are being used and identify concerns regarding their ability to identify and protect children.

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Title: The Use of Tools and Checklists to Assess the Risk of Child Sexual Exploitation: Lessons from UK Practice
Authors: A Franklin (Author) - Coventry University, United Kingdom
Sarah J Brown (Author) - Coventry University, United Kingdom
G Brady (Author) - Coventry University, United Kingdom
Publication details: Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, Vol.27(8), pp.978-997
Publisher: Routledge
DOI: 10.1080/10538712.2018.1510453
ISSN: 1053-8712
Organisation Unit: School of Law and Criminology - Legacy; School of Law and Society; Sexual Violence Research and Prevention Unit; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99450971102621
Output Type: Journal article

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