4.9 Child Criminal Exploitation

Child Criminal Exploitation

Indicators may signal that children are at risk from, or are involved with serious violent and/or organised crime. These may include increased absence from school, a change in friendships or relationships with older individuals or groups, a significant decline in performance, signs of self-harm or a significant change in wellbeing, or signs of assault or unexplained injuries. Unexplained gifts or new possessions could also indicate that children have been approached by, or are involved with, individuals associated with criminal networks or gangs. Also known as Contextual Safeguarding.