The new KJSA section on Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) is an invaluable read for anyone working with or responsible for children and young people. CSE devastates children, families and communities.
This updated section outlines the prevalence of CSE in Kirklees, informs the reader of the signs to look for, the underlying factors that may manifest themselves in children being vulnerable to exploitation but stresses how CSE can happen to anyone anywhere.
Making a number of recommendations as to how our response to CSE in Kirklees can be further strengthened, it is clear that success lies in statutory, voluntary, third sector agencies and communities tackling this issue together.
Marianne R Huison
Superintendent – Crime & Safeguarding, Kirklees District, West Yorkshire Police
Kirklees Joint Strategic Assessment Blog 