Recognizing Signs of Relationship Exploitation and Unhealthy Dynamics
Explore the potential for exploitation in relationships, recognize signs of unhealthy and exploitative dynamics, and learn how to intervene safely. Understand the importance of educating children about respecting rights, and consider the role of bystanders in protecting against sexual exploitation.
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Learning Intentions To explore the potential for exploitation in intimate relationships. To recognise the signs of unhealthy and exploitative relationships. To consider the role of bystanders and ways in which bystanders can intervene. Success Criteria I can understand how exploitation can occur in relationships. I can recognise signs of unhealthy relationships and exploitation. I know different ways I can safely intervene and support if I see this abuse.
UNCRC Childrens Rights Article 29 states that children have the right to an education which encourages them to respect other people s rights and values. Article 34 states that children have the right to protection from sexual exploitation.
Exploited Your friend has a new, older boyfriend. She says he treats her really well. He texts her all the time, buys her expensive gifts and even picks her up from school most days to save her walking home. Last weekend he took her to a party. She tells you there was a lot of alcohol and that he and his friends encouraged her to drink with them. When she was drunk he convinced her to have sex, and during this he took photos. When she asked him to delete them the next day he refused and said he ll post them online if she tells anyone. She hopes he is joking. This weekend he wants to take her to another party with his friends.
Train of Thought Would he really post the photos online? Why did he take them? If he cares about her, why would he want to worry her like this? He knows she s too young to be drinking. Did he and his friends get her drunk to take advantage? I know she doesn t want him to think she s a kid, and that she s scared of losing him but he should know better. Could he get into trouble for this? Could she? I don t want her to think I m sticking my nose in but I m worried about the danger she could be in. Nobody else is doing anything. What should I do?
Having an older boyfriend/girlfriend could be dangerous Agree Unsure Disagree
Someone giving expensive gifts might expect something from you in return Agree Unsure Disagree
What is Child Sexual Exploitation? Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) is a type of sexual abuse. When a child or young person is exploited they are given things like gifts, drugs & alcohol, money, status and affection. However, the abuser always wants something in return in cases of CSE these things are provided in exchange for sexual activities. If someone forces a child or young person aged under 18 to perform sexual acts in return for money or something else, they are committing a crime and they are sexually exploiting that child.
Discussion Your friend has a new, older boyfriend. She says he treats her really well. He texts her all the time, buys her expensive gifts and even picks her up from school most days to save her walking home. Last weekend he took her to a party. She tells you there was a lot of alcohol and that he and his friends encouraged her to drink with them. When she was drunk he convinced her to have sex, and during this he took photos. When she asked him to delete them the next day he refused and said he ll post them online if she tells anyone. She hopes he is joking. This weekend he wants to take her to another party with his friends.
Options 1. Do nothing. It s none of your business. 4. Speak to some other friends to see what they think and discuss what to do together. 2. Tell your friend that what s happening is not ok. You re concerned that she s being taken advantage of, and that she should tell him she doesn t want to go to the party at the weekend. 5. Talk about this with a parent/carer, a teacher/adult you trust or an MVP mentor, and ask their advice. 6. Contact the Police or report, anonymously, to Fearless.org. 3. Tell him he s sexually exploiting your friend and breaking the law. 7. Personal Option.
Where Can I Get Support? Pastoral Care/guidance/pupil support staff Childline 0800 1111 https://www.childline.org.uk/get- support/ Fearless http://www.fearless.org/ Victim Support https://www.victimsupportsco.org.uk Police www.ceop.police.uk Local organisations to be included
What have we learned? Child Sexual Exploitation is a form of abuse. In cases of Child Sexual Exploitation, laws are being broken. Abusers often use their power to make their victims engage in sexual activity. There are a number of options we can choose from to challenge this when we recognise it. We must talk to an adult if we are worried that we, or a friend, are being exploited. There are a number of people who can help us in this situation. We have a responsibility to help our friends and keep ourselves safe.
Where Can I Get Support? Pastoral Care/guidance/pupil support staff Childline 0800 1111 https://www.childline.org.uk/get- support/ Fearless http://www.fearless.org/ Victim Support https://www.victimsupportsco.org.uk Police www.ceop.police.uk Local organisations to be included
