A selection of rapid evidence assessments on interventions and prevention education related to child sexual exploitation.
CSE education
Author(s): Silvie Bovarnick, Sara Scott
This rapid evidence review on child sexual exploitation prevention education explores what successful interventions look like, how they should be delivered, and what impact they achieve. The findings show that a whole-school approach and integrating child sexual exploitation prevention into the curriculum is an effective model for school-based prevention. Interventions should be based on an assessment of need, tailored to the specific audience and local context, and have added authenticity when young people are involved in their development and delivery.
Keywords: Child Sexual Exploitation; Prevention
Outreach Work: Child Sexual Exploitation
Research published September, 2016
Author(s): Silvie Bovarnick, Di McNeish, Jenny Pearce
Abstract: In this rapid evidence review, evidence on outreach work is assessed to ascertain how applicable it is to children and young people at risk of sexual exploitation. The findings show there is a lack of research and consequently little evidence on the effectiveness of outreach work. A small evidence base suggests that outreach can be effective in reaching young people ‘missed’ by mainstream provision, establishing contact with ‘harder to reach’ populations, raising awareness, and building trusting relationships with young people.
Keywords: Child Sexual Exploitation; Outreach
Direct Work with Sexually Exploited or at Risk Children and Young People
Research published January, 2017
Author(s): Silvie Bovarnick, Sara Scott, Jenny Pearce
Abstract: This rapid evidence review gives an overview of what ‘direct work’ with children and young people entails in the context of child sexual exploitation. The review finds there is a lack of evidence relating to direct work addressing child sexual exploitation and limited evidence on what works. Features of effective direct work include engagement and trust building; interventions centred around the child; and holistic support addressing multiple vulnerabilities. Evidence-based interventions include trauma-informed and abuse-focused interventions, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, and family-based interventions.
Keywords: Child Sexual Exploitation; Intervention
