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Results for sexual exploitation (u.k.)
7 results foundAuthor: Stredder, Katrina Title: Young People and Sexual Exploitation: An Exploration of Young People's Workers' Experiences of Providing Support in Merseyside Summary: This research explores young people's workers' experience of supporting young people who have swapped sexual activities for favors or gifts in Merseyside. The objectives of the research were to: (1) identify current theory, policy and practice regarding young people who swap sexual activities for favors or gifts and the support available to such young people; (2) explore professional experience of support for young people who have swapped sexual activies in Merseyside; and (3) to identify support available to these young people and to identify gaps in service provision in Merseyside. Details: Liverpool, UK: Centre for Public Health, Faculty of Health and Applied Social Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, 2009. 38p. Source: Year: 2009 Country: United Kingdom URL: Shelf Number: 118339 Keywords: Prostitutes (Services for, U.K.)Prostitution (U.K.)Sexual Exploitation (U.K.) |
Author: Dillane, Jennifer Title: A Study of Sexual Exploitation of Looked After and Accommodated Young People: Final Report Summary: This report provides an account of a study of sexual exploitation of looked after and accommodated young people in and around the Glasgow area. The fieldwork for the study was carried out from December 2004 to mid-February 2005. The study consists of a sample of 28 young people, fourteen males and fourteen females. It involved gathering retrospective data from the young people by way of a semi-structured interview questionnaire and a psychometric measure. Details: Ilford, UK: Barnardo's, 2005. 43p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed August 2, 2011 at: http://www.barnardos.org.uk/se1-3.pdf Year: 2005 Country: United Kingdom URL: http://www.barnardos.org.uk/se1-3.pdf Shelf Number: 122254 Keywords: Juvenile ProstitutionRunawaysSexual Exploitation (U.K.) |
Author: Coy, Maddy Title: Boys Think Girls Are Toys?: An Evaluation of the NIA Project Prevention Programme on Sexual Exploitation. Final Report Summary: This report presents an evaluation of a prevention programme focussing on sexual exploitation for both young people and professionals. The programme was delivered across London by the nia project, in partnership with the Children's Society from September 2007 to December 2010, with three broad aims: - To increase the number of young people at risk of being abused through sexual exploitation accessing appropriate support; - To increase the number of professionals that are able to identify young people at risk of sexual exploitation and take appropriate action; - To increase the number of agencies aware of the issue and able to address it. Recommendations from the evaluation include: the integration of sexual exploitation prevention work in schools/youth settings, and training for a range of professionals, commissioned by Local Safeguarding Children Boards and delivered by specialised organisations. Details: London: Child and Woman Abuse Studies Unit, London Metropolitan University, 2011. 45p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed September 20, 2011 at: http://www.cwasu.org/ Year: 2011 Country: United Kingdom URL: http://www.cwasu.org/ Shelf Number: 122791 Keywords: Date RapeSex OffensesSexual Exploitation (U.K.)Violence Against Women |
Author: Barnardo's Title: An Assessment of the Potential Savings from Barnardo's Interventions for Young People Who Have Been Sexually Exploited Summary: This report presents the findings from research undertaken by Pro Bono Economics on behalf of Barnardo’s into the potential savings from Barnardo’s interventions for young people who have been sexually exploited. The research sought to determine the effectiveness of Barnardo’s interventions in reducing the risk of sexual exploitation and associated risk factors, and estimated the fiscal rate of return of such interventions – that is, the saving to the taxpayer for every pound spent by Barnardo’s on the intervention. Statistical methods were employed to measure the effect of Barnardo’s interventions on the severity of sexual exploitation and its associated risk factors. The cost of sexual exploitation was estimated for varying degrees of severity using a range of secondary sources. These estimates were then combined to calculate the gross financial benefit of the intervention, and compared to the cost of the intervention to give an overall fiscal rate of return. Two models are presented – one which assumes that the level of risk remains unchanged in the absence of the intervention, and one which provides an estimate of how the level of risk changes in the absence of an intervention. Both highlight that the benefits to the taxpayer of Barnardo's interventions for young people who have been sexually exploited substantially outweigh the costs, with a potential saving of either £6 or £12 for every £1 spent depending on the assumptions made, in addition to a substantial (non-costed) reduction in the risk of sexual exploitation. Details: London: Barnardo's, 2011. 45p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed September 27, 2011 at: http://www.barnardos.org.uk/an_assessment_of_the_potential_savings_from_barnardo_s_interventions_for_young_people_who_have_been_sexually_exploited_-_full_research_report__final_.pdf Year: 2011 Country: United Kingdom URL: http://www.barnardos.org.uk/an_assessment_of_the_potential_savings_from_barnardo_s_interventions_for_young_people_who_have_been_sexually_exploited_-_full_research_report__final_.pdf Shelf Number: 122912 Keywords: Cost-Benefit AnalysisJuvenile ProstitutionRunawaysSexual Exploitation (U.K.) |
Author: Blazey, Laura Title: Reducing the risk, cutting the cost: An assessment of the potential savings from Barnardo's interventions for young people who have been sexually exploited Summary: Across the UK, thousands of vulnerable girls and boys are being groomed and then abused, often for years on end, leaving them deeply traumatised and scarred for life. This is why we asked for Pro Bono Economics’ support in trying to understand the cost implications of child sexual exploitation and to explore the financial benefits of providing interventions for young people affected by this form of abuse. In 2006, Barnardo’s published the findings of a two-year research study which sought to evaluate the success of our specialist sexual exploitation services in achieving positive outcomes for young people who have been sexually exploited.1 This was the first study of its kind to demonstrate quantitatively the positive impact that this type of support can have on the lives of young people. Five years on, the need for charities to demonstrate the effectiveness of our interventions has become all the more compelling in the light of increased pressure on public finances and voluntary sector funding. We know that the effect of sexual exploitation on the lives of the young people we work with is hugely damaging and often has a significant effect on their mental, emotional and physical wellbeing, well into adulthood. However, we know very little of the wider impact of sexual exploitation on society. While there is a very clear moral case for responding to the needs of young people who have suffered this horrific form of abuse, what are the cost implications for the taxpayer? On behalf of Barnardo’s, Pro Bono Economics enlisted a team of volunteers from the Bank of England to undertake research to help us understand the wider impact of sexual exploitation and to quantify the savings made by society as a result of providing specialist interventions for young people at risk of sexual exploitation. This briefing sets out the key findings from the research and highlights the implications of the research for responding to the needs of young people who have been sexually exploited. Details: Essex: Barnardo's, 2011. 16p. Source: Research Briefing: Internet Resource: Accessed March 11, 2012 at http://www.barnardos.org.uk/reducing_the_risk_cutting_the_cost__final_.pdf Year: 2011 Country: United Kingdom URL: http://www.barnardos.org.uk/reducing_the_risk_cutting_the_cost__final_.pdf Shelf Number: 124463 Keywords: Child Sexual Abuse (U.K.)Sexual Exploitation (U.K.)Victims Services |
Author: Barefoot Research and Evaluation Title: Study into the Extent and Characteristics of the Sex Market and Sexual Exploitation in County Durham Summary: This study, which was commissioned by Northern Rock Foundation under its Safety and Justice Programme, investigates the extent and dynamics of the sex market and sexual exploitation in County Durham. It presents a snapshot of information between December 2008 and December 2009. Using a qualitative knowledge mapping approach, we interviewed 160 professionals from over 30 different organisations. We asked professionals a standardised series of questions about their knowledge of the extent, characteristics and magnitude of the sex market and exploitation. Our research has identified evidence of people involved in sex work (what would generally be understood as prostitution), sexual exchanges (exchanging sex for resources such as accommodation, drugs, alcohol, debt repayments, etc.) and sexual exploitation (under 18 year olds exchanging sex for alcohol, drugs, money and other resources). We found evidence of a number of adult females and some males involved in sex work or regular sexual exchanges. We also found evidence of female and male children being sexually exploited. The numbers involved are not great, but the vulnerabilities of many involved are significant, and include vulnerabilities of health, housing, finances, safety and substance misuse. There are also apparent problems of people’s very low selfesteem and poor decision making which means they put themselves at a high risk of harm, both from a health point of view and from physical violence. Details: Newcastle upon Tyne: Northern Rock Foundation, 2010. 30p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed September 27, 2012 at: http://www.nr-foundation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Sex-markets-in-County-Durham-summary-report.pdf Year: 2010 Country: United Kingdom URL: http://www.nr-foundation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Sex-markets-in-County-Durham-summary-report.pdf Shelf Number: 126486 Keywords: ProstitutesProstitutionSex WorkersSexual Exploitation (U.K.) |
Author: Independent Police Complaints Commission Title: The Abuse of Police Powers to Perpetuate Sexual Violence Summary: In January 2011 former Northumbria police constable Stephen Mitchell was jailed for life for a number of serious sex attacks against women he met through his job. The abuse of police powers for purposes of sexual exploitation, or even violence, is something that fundamentally betrays the trust that communities and individuals place in the police. It therefore has a serious impact on the public’s confidence in individual officers and the service in general. It is essential to ensure that systems are in place to prevent, monitor and deal swiftly with any individual who exploits that trust. For that reason, and in the light of the Mitchell conviction, the IPCC and the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) separately began examining this type of case. This joint report draws from both pieces of work. Both organisations recognised the value of sharing findings and identifying common themes, to increase public confidence that there is a commitment to tackle this kind of abuse and to assist the police service as whole and individual forces to identify and prevent it. It is not possible to know precisely how many people have been victims of police officers or staff abusing their powers. There is no evidence to suggest it is commonplace, but nor can we be confident that all such cases are reported. Each of the cases in this report represents a serious betrayal of the trust and confidence that individuals should have in the police. Together, they reveal a number of themes that underlie this kind of behaviour. They include the need to ensure robust standards of vetting, including for sensitive or vulnerable posts; provide effective supervision to identify worrying trends, ensure proper boundaries and respond to reported concerns; effectively use and manage intelligence; and review individual cases in order to identify lessons. The report includes a checklist of questions for the service as a whole and for individual forces. The behaviour described in this report has parallels with abuses carried out by other professionals, such as those in healthcare and social work and the clergy. All are people who are in a privileged position of power – and trust – within society. In the context of the police service, however, this behaviour is also a form of corruption and it should be dealt with as such. The police service has a responsibility to do everything in its power to prevent such abuse, identify as soon as possible if it occurs, deal with it effectively and learn lessons quickly. The report urges senior leaders in the police service to be alert and determined to root out this kind of abuse of power. All cases of serious corruption cases should be referred to the IPCC. That includes all cases involving sexual exploitation by officers or police staff, which the IPCC will prioritise and investigate independently wherever possible. Work in this area has been greatly assisted by a leading academic and two voluntary sector organisations who have specialist knowledge in this area: Professor Liz Kelly of London Metropolitan University, Davina James- Hanman of Against Violence and Abuse and Dianne Whitfield of Coventry Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre and Rape Crisis (England & Wales). Their insight and practical suggestions have been invaluable in the development of our thinking. There is no doubt that the specialist knowledge and services offered by these and many other national and local voluntary sector organisations could be used by the police service to assist with cases involving sexual exploitation by police officers and staff – for example, in supporting victims and encouraging reporting. This report therefore recommends that police forces establish or improve relationships with organisations that have specialist knowledge of sexual exploitation and abuse. This report is a first step in understanding the scale and nature of the problem and setting out the way forward. More work and resources are needed to build on this foundation, learning from experience and the recommendations and insights in this report. Both ACPO and the IPCC are committed to doing so. Details: London: Independent Police Complaints Commission, 2012. 20p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed 14, 2012 at http://www.ipcc.gov.uk/Documents/investigation_commissioner_reports/abuse_of_police_powers_to_perpetrate_sexual_violence.PDF Year: 2012 Country: United Kingdom URL: http://www.ipcc.gov.uk/Documents/investigation_commissioner_reports/abuse_of_police_powers_to_perpetrate_sexual_violence.PDF Shelf Number: 126704 Keywords: Complaints Against the Police (U.K.)Police Corruption (U.K.)Police Ethics (U.K.)Police Misconduct (U.K.)Sexual Exploitation (U.K.)Sexual Violence (U.K.) |