Here are some of the possible signs that a child or young person is affected.
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“ I don’t know how they’re affording all these new things.”
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“ They’re always online and have become more secretive about what they’re doing.”
“ I’ve noticed cuts, burns and bruises on them and I’ve no idea how they got them.”
“ I can’t understand why their groups of friends spend so much time in this one place.”
Are you worried about a child or young person being exploited?
There are lots of reasons why a child or young person might start acting differently. But a change in behaviour could be a sign that they’re at risk. Gangs, sexual exploitation and radicalisation can all be dangers for young people.
Here are some of the possible signs that a child or young person is affected. “ They’ve become so intolerant of people who think different things to them.”
“ I don’t understand why they’ve got a second mobile phone.”
“ They’ve been going missing overnight and skipping school – I don’t know where they go.”
“ They’ve become really interested in knives and guns.”