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Sexual Abuse
What is Sexual Abuse?
Working Together 2010 defines Sexual Abuse of Children and Young People as:
"Forcing or enticing a child or young person to take part in sexual activities, not necessarily involving a high level of violence, whether or not the child is aware of what is happening.
The activities may involve physical contact, including assault by penetration (for example, rape or oral sex) or non-penetrative acts such as masturbation, kissing, rubbing and touching outside of clothing. They may also include non-contact activities, such as involving children in looking at, or in the production of, sexual images, watching sexual activities, encouraging children to behave in sexually inappropriate ways, or grooming a child in preparation for abuse (including via the internet).
Sexual abuse is not solely perpetrated by adult males. Women can also commit acts of sexual abuse, as can other children."
Further Information and Guidance
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Local Safeguarding Children Board Procedures
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Information on definitions and features of sexual abuse and how to recognise it. Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Guidance on Recognising Sexual Abuse Northamptonshire Practice Guidance on Responding to Sexual Abuse Concerns
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Information about training and awareness raising materials on sexual abuse
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Worried about a child or young person?
If you're worried about any child and think they may be a victim of neglect, abuse or cruelty, contact your local Social Care office or the Police.
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Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Click here for referral instructions Workers in Leicester City may find it useful to look at the Leicester City LSCB Guidance on thresholds. The information describes the levels of need and the assessments approriate at each level and will help you to understand the type of referral you need to make. |
Northamptonshire Click here for referral instructions You may find it useful to take a look at the Northamptonshire Vulnerability Matrix and Threshold Criteria before making a referral - this information is easy to follow and will enable you to understand the type of referral you need to make and be aware of the kind of information you may wish to share.
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