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Government policies and guidance
Click above for details and links to relevant governement policy.
The key government document is:
DCSF (2009) Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual Exploitation: Supplementary guidance to Working Together
60 Resources found
- A Coordinated prostitution Strategy London 2006
- Author: Home Office (2006b)
- Organisation: HM Government
- Untitled [309 KB]
- Abduction Act Notices - LG Update
- LG Update [34.8 KB]
- Abduction Act Notices - Procedure for investigation
- Procedure for investigation [180 KB]
- Abduction Act Notices - Section 2 Warning
- Section 2 Warning [85.9 KB]
- Abduction Act Notices - Section 49 Warning
- Section 49 Warning [83.9 KB]
- Aiming High for Young People : Ten Year Strategy for Positive Activities
Governments visions, opportunities, and challenges all discussed, followed by future steps
- Author: HM Treasury
- Organisation: Department for Children, Schools and Families
- Source: http://publications.dcsf.gov.uk/eOrderingDownload/PU214.pdf
- Untitled [757 KB]
- Children and young people in mind: The final report of the national CAMHs review.
- Author: Department of Children Schools and Families (2008b)
- Organisation: Dept of Health, London
- Untitled [831 KB]
- Children and Young people: CPS Policy on prosecutring criminal cases involving children and young people as victims and witnesses
Crown Prosecution Service (2006) Children and Young people: CPS Policy on prosecutring criminal cases involving children and young people as victims and witnesses London CPS
- CPS Policy on prosecuting cases involving children [465 KB]
- Convention on Action against Trafficking in human beings
Council of Europe (2005) Convention on Action against Trafficking in human beings Council of Europe: Warsaw
- Convention on Action against trafficking [478 KB]
- Convention on the rights of the child
United Nations (1989) Convention on the rights of the child UN Office of the high commissioner for human rights. Geneva, Switzerland
- Convention on the Rights of the Child [271 KB]
- Council of Europe Convention on the protection of children against sexual exploitation and sexual abuse
Council of Europe (2007) Council of Europe Convention on the protection of children against sexual exploitation and sexual abuse. www.coe.int
- CoE Convention against sexual exploitation and sexual abuse [276 KB]
- Cross Government Action Plan on Sexual Violence and Abuse
HMSO (2007) Cross Government Action Plan on Sexual Violence and Abus. HMSO London
- URL: Cross Government Action Plan on Sexual Violence and Abuse
- Cutting Crime: a new partnership approach 2008 – 2011
- Author: Home Office (2007b)
- Untitled [1.27 MB]
- Domestic violence: a national report
Home Office(2005)Domestic violence: a national report. Home Office HMSO www.crimereduction.homeoffice.gov.uk
- Domestic Violence a National Report [127 KB]
- Every Child Matters: Change for Children
Department for Education and Skills (2004a) Every Child Matters: Change for Children, London: HMSO www.dfes.gov.uk
- Every Child Matters [747 KB]
- Government response to the report by the Sex and Relationship Education (SRE) review steering group
- Author: Department of Children Schools and Families (2008c)
- Source: Government Report
- Untitled [416 KB]
- Guidance on the Management, Recording and Investigation of Missing Persons
ACPO Guidance on the Management, Recording and Investigation of Missing Pe rsons: London ACPO
- Missing Persons Guidance [803 KB]
- Guidlines on interviewing vulnerable and intimidated witnesses
The Ministry of Justice has published updated guidance on interviewing victims and witnesses, including child witnesses. The guidance is aimed primarily at police officers, those preparing and supporting witnesses during the criminal justice process, and those involved at the trial.
Source –
http://www.justice.gov.uk/guidance/vulnerable-intimidated-witnesses-guidance.htm- Author: Ministry of Justice
- Organisation: Ministry of Justice
- Full Report [1.79 MB]
- Home Office (2010) The Missing Person's Taskforce:
Home Office (2010) The Missing Person’s Taskforce: A report with reccomendations for improving the multi-agency response to missing incidents
- House of Commons Debate
On the 21st June there was a debate in the House of Commons, led by MP Ann Coffey (Labour – Stockport)
To see the full document please visit – http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201011/cmhansrd/cm110621/halltext/110621h0001.htm#11062132000002
- House of Lords Debate - Child Sexual Exploitation
Transcript of the debate that took part in the House of Lords on the 1st February 2011.
- Debate Transcript [303 KB]
- House of Lords Debate - Violence Against Women Debate
On the 13th January 2011 Baroness Gould of Potternewton led a debate on Violence Against Women in the House of Lords.
Many issues were discussed, from sexual exploitation, trafficking to domestic violence, forced marriages and FGM.
The debate also highlighted some of the government plans to deal with these issues.- Source: http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld201011/ldhansrd/index/110113.html
- Debate Transcript [284 KB]
- House of Lords Questions
Figures released in parliament on the 23rd June 2011 show that the number of people convicted of child sexual exploitation has risen from 587 in 2000 to 3,415 in 2010.
To see the full document please see –
http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld201011/ldhansrd/text/110623w0001.htm#11062331000964- Investigating Child Abuse and Safeguarding Children
ACPO (2005b) Investigating Child Abuse and Safeguarding Children; ACPO London
- ACPO Investigating Child Abuse and Safeguarding Children [182 KB]
- National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland - 2010
The Scottish Government has issued updated child protection guidance which covers new areas of practice such as keeping children safe online and child trafficking. There is also greater protection of unborn babies and the removal of a category of registration when placing a child on the Child Protection Register.
See following link for further details -
- National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland - 2010 [2.24 MB]
- National Youth Campaign - response to paying the price
Paying the Price – Consultation response from the National Youth Campaign on Sexual Exploitation. The Children’s Society and ECPAT UK
- National Youth Campaign response to Paying the Price [122 KB]
- Northern Ireland Assembly debates Sexual Exploitation of Children and Young People in or Missing from Care
The NIA held a debate on the Sexual Exploitation of Children and Young People on the 13th December 2011.
To see text of the debate please see – http://www.niassembly.gov.uk/Assembly-Business/Official-Report/Reports-11-12/12-December-2011/#a10
- Paying The Price
Home Office (2004) Paying The Price The Stationary Office: London
- Paying the Price [604 KB]
- Provision of therapy for child witnesses prior to a criminal trial: practice guidance
Crown Prosecution Service/department of health/home office (2005) Provision of therapy for child witnesses prior to a criminal trial: practice guidance London CPS
- Provision of therapy for child witnesses [124 KB]
- Reducing the number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) by 2013
- Author: Department of Children Schools and Families (2008d)
- Source: Government Report
- Untitled [50.1 KB]
- Report from the Child Sexual Abuse
Report from the Child Sexual Abuse
sub-group: Responding to violence against women and children – the role
of the NHS (Taskforce on the Health Aspects of Violence Against Women and Children)- Untitled [477 KB]
- Report of the Missing Persons Taskforce, March 2010
The report of the missing persons taskforce, published 23 March 2010, makes recommendations aimed at improving the existing multi-agency handling of missing persons cases. These recommendations, which will be developed into an action plan, seek to:
- address issues around national data and information management, to help develop a national picture of the nature and scale of missing incidents
- assist in the effective risk assessment and information sharing on individuals through development of local information sharing protocols and a common risk assessment model for police, health and education practitioners
- develop multi-agency practice guidance so that practitioners are clear on the roles and responsibilities of the relevant organisations involved in missing and aid effective multi-agency working at a local level
- ensure adequate support for families of missing people by communicating clearly the existing support available, extending existing toolkits and facilities, as well as considering whether additional support is needed
The missing persons taskforce was launched on 10 December 2009 and began its work on 14 December 2009, under the leadership of Alan Campbell, Home Office minister for crime reduction.
- Author: HM Government
- URL: Missing Persons Taskforce Report
- Rights here, rights now
UNICEF and ECPAT 2007: Rights here, rights now: ECPAT UK
- RIghts here, right now [572 KB]
- Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual Exploitation: supplementary guidance to Working Together to Safeguard Children
Guidance published by the Department of Children Schools and Families in June 2009, covering England and Wales.
This guidance is aimed at local safeguarding children board (LSCB) partners, practitioners and other professionals working with children and young people. It is intended to help them safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people who are at risk of, or who are being, sexually exploited. It is supplementary to, and should be used in conjunction with, the Government’s statutory guidance, Working together to safeguard children.
- DCSF Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual Exploitation [1.02 MB]
- Safeguarding children and young people who may have been trafficked
Department of Children Schools and Families (2008f) Safeguarding children and young people who may have been trafficked. DCSF London
- Safeguarding Children who may have been trafficked [668 KB]
- Safeguarding children in a digital world: developing a LSCB e-safety strategy
Department of Children Schools and Families (2008e) Safeguarding children in a digital world: developing a LSCB e-safety strategy. DCSF:London
- Safeguarding Children in a Digital World [4.98 MB]
- Safeguarding Sexually Exploited Children and Young People: Supplementary Guidance to Working Together
Department of Children Schools and Families (2009) Safeguarding Sexually Exploited Children and Young People: Supplementary Guidance to Working Together HM Government , DCSF
- Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual Exploitation [1.02 MB]
- Scottish Government Guidance on Underage Sexual Activity
The Scottish Government has published guidance on underage sexual activity for practitioners who work with, and have a duty of care towards, children and young people.
- Untitled [1 MB]
- Sex and Relationship Guidance (update
Department for Education and skills (2004b) Sex and Relationship Guidance (update) www.dfes.gov.uk
- Sex and Relationship Education Guidance [178 KB]
- Sexual Offences Act 2003
Home Office (2003) Sexual Offences Act 2003. London: the Stationary Office.
- URL: Sexual Offences Act 2003. (C 42)
- Staying Safe: Action Plan London
- Author: Department of Children Schools and Families (2008h)
- Source: Government Report
- Untitled [1.21 MB]
- Strategic Overview 2008-2009
- Author: CEOP
- Untitled [2.12 MB]
- Tackling the Health and Mental Health Effects of Domestic and Sexual Violence and Abuse
Department of Health/NIMHE (2008) Victims of Violence and Abuse Prevention Programme, published in association with NIMHE, HO , Ministry of Justice, DCSF, CEOP, NW Public Health Observatory, WHO, Royal Colleges, 3rd sector bodies.
- Tackling the effects of domestic and sexual violence and abuse [702 KB]
- Tackling Youth Homelessness - Policy Briefing 18
Recent report on tackling youth homelessness
(Government strategy)- Author: Department for Communities and Local Government
- Source: http://www.communities.gov.uk/documents/housing/pdf/381492.pdf
- Untitled [171 KB]
- Taskforce on the Health Aspects of Violence Against Women and Children
Department of Health Consultation with Children and Young People for Consultation on Health Aspects of Violence Against Women and Children
- Untitled [348 KB]
- The Palermo Protocol: to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children
United Nations (2003) The Palermo Protocol: to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children. UN Geneva, Switzerland
- UN Palermo Protocol [203 KB]
- Together we can end violence against women and girls
HM Government Strategy. Together we can end Violence Against Women and Girls. A Strategy
- Untitled [1.38 MB]
- Trafficking toolkit : Specific Arrangements for Voluntary Organisations
- Author: Criminal Justice System
- URL: http://frontline.cjsonline.gov.uk/guidance/victims-and-witnesses/trafficking-of-people/
- UK Action Plan in Tackling Human Trafficking
Home Office and The Scottish Government (2007) UK Action Plan in Tackling Human Trafficking : March 2007. HO/HMSO London
- UK Action Plan in Tackling Human Trafficking [408 KB]
- Update to the UK Human Trafficking Action Plan
Home Office and the Scottish Government (2008) Update to the UK Human Trafficking Action Plan July 2008
- Update to UK Human Trafficking Action Plan [1.82 MB]
- Violence Against Women and Girls Taskforce - Advisory Group Final Report
- Untitled [484 KB]
- Welsh Assembly Government Guidance on Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual Exploitation
The Guidance on the Safeguarding of Children and Young People from Sexual Exploitation will help teachers, health professionals, social workers, the police and other key practitioners in Wales to tackle sexual exploitation. The guidance will help practitioners identify children at risk, equip them to protect these vulnerable children and to take action against the perpetrators
- Guidance [354 KB]