CSE

CSE Matters: How to support parents of sexually exploited young people This review from the ‘Centre of expertise on child sexual abuse’ focuses on what is helpful in enabling parents to maintain or rebuild positive, supportive relationships when their child has been sexually exploited. It is also relevant to situations where serious concerns exist about exploitation. The report highlights the importance of supporting positive relationships which benefit the child, and outlines challenges for supporting parents and mechanisms for being more inclusive. Overall, it gives a sense of parents as a key piece of the puzzle for addressing CSE more holistically. An at-a-glance summary of the key areas in which parents need support can be downloaded here. The full report can be downloaded here.