Sexual health and pregnancy
Child sexual exploitation
Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) is a form of sexual, emotional and physical abuse of children.
It can be difficult to recognise the warning signs of child sexual exploitation. Visit Safer Children York for further information on Child Sexual Exploitation.
Speaking up about sexual abuse or exploitation can be upsetting and scary. We understand that you want the abuse to stop. We also understand that you might be worried about what might happen after you tell somebody. This is normal and it’s okay to feel like this.
If you think you or a friend is being exploited in any way, you can:
- call York MASH on telephone: 01904 551900 ( from 9.00am to 5.00pm) after hours telephone: 01609 780780 or email: [email protected]
- call the Police - if there is immediate danger telephone: 999
- call Childline on telephone: 0800 11 11, this is a free, confidential service and is available 24 hours
- contact the NSPCC 24 hour helpline on telephone: 0808 800 5000, email: [email protected] or complete the reporting child abuse form
