CSEC

Policy Gurus

100

Purpose of CSEC Protocol

What is:

Emphasize children/youth who have been exploited are to be treated as victims, not criminals

CSEC youth receive victim-centered services

Prioritize safety of victims

Treat victims with dignity and respect 

Involve family/caregivers/child/youth as appropriate in service and planning efforts 

200

Goals of CSEC Protocol

Train staff on CSEC topics and victims

Provide trauma informed services

Screen all vulnerable youth for sexual exploitation upon entry to CFWB. Those active to a case will be screened annually. 

300

Role and Responsibility of CFWB worker: 

• Contact CSEC Advocate for joint response

• Assess whether the child was sexually exploited and whether the parent or guardian has failed to, or was unable to, protect the child

• Ensure safety of the child and find placement for child, if necessary

• Assist in connecting child/youth to intensive services within the first 72 hours of recovery

400

The Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 states: 

What is:

Any child/youth under 18 years of age, who is used for the purpose of sexual exploitation regardless of the absence of economic leverage, manipulation, fraud, coercion, threats, force and violence is considered a CSEC youth. 

A little of this and a little of that...

100

They provide training and consultations for SW's

Each office has one 

They have knowledge of resources available

Participate in CSEC MDT meetings 

What is a CSEC liaison? 

200

Common stages of CSEC

What is:

Recruitment of vulnerable children

Seduction (Through offers of gifts, support, friendship, love)

Isolation

Coercion

Violence to retain control 

300

Risk Factors & Vulnerabilities (for youth):

What is:

Hx of child abuse/neglect

Multiple incidents of running away

Homelessness

Poor school attendance/ truancy

Substance use

Social Isolation

Part of LGBTQ community

Mental health and/or developmental challenges 

etc. 

400

Possible Indicators of CSEC 

Multiple cell phones

Hx of multiiple STD 

Visible signs of abuse/unexplained injuries

Appears exhausted/ malnourished

Use language as describe that is CSE related 

New clothing, hair, nails 

Tattoos 

etc....

Interviewing

100

Interviewing: CSEC youth 

What is: 

build rapport and trust

address emergency and basic needs first

assess if forensic can be scheduled 

be non-judgemental, convey caring and compassion.. 

etc 

200

Interviewing: Parents 

be aware that some caregivers are "exploiters" and if through interviews completed you determine caregiver is the exploiter, notify LE

focus on helping them become more education about their child as  victim and their role in keeping them safe and other children in the home safe 

assess ability to protect 

300

Interviewing: siblings 

Assess for level of knowledge/ awareness of sibling's victimization 

questions should focus on the siblings' time spent with the child/youth, the exploiter and their potential victimization 

400

interviewing: alleged perpetrator 

What is:

Collaborate with LE

Consider that interviews with alleged perps can increase safety concerns for child/youth

True/false

100

Only PSW, PSS, PSPM and law enforcement need to be present for CSEC MDT. 

What is:

False 

200

True/ False 

CSE IT tool will be completed ONLY for children ages 12 and up 

What is false? 

We do CSE it tool on children ages 12 and up AND  on any child whom there might be concerns of CSEC for 

300

When safety planning, the youth is not required to participate 

What is:

 False 

400

Risk factors guarantee that the youth is being exploited 

What is:

false