Exploitation and Grooming
Exploitation and grooming are serious issues that involve manipulating and taking advantage of vulnerable individuals, often for personal gain or control.
Exploitation refers to the act of using someone unfairly for one’s own benefit. This can happen in various forms, such as labor exploitation, where individuals are forced to work under harsh conditions for little or no pay, or sexual exploitation, where individuals are coerced into performing sexual acts against their will.
Grooming is a process by which an individual builds a relationship, trust, and emotional connection with a person, often a child or vulnerable adult, to manipulate, exploit, and abuse them. Groomers may use various tactics, such as giving gifts, providing attention, or isolating the victim from their support network, to gain control over them.
Both exploitation and grooming can have severe and long-lasting effects on the victims, including physical, emotional, and psychological harm. It’s important to be aware of the signs and take action to protect and support those who may be at risk.
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Brook’s Guide to Spotting Child Exploitation
NEW TOOLKIT FROM BROOK – Spotting Child Exploitation Toolkit Identifying if child exploitation in either its criminal or sexual form can be a minefield. Its identifiers are often difficult to detect, but as with everything early intervention is key to preventing the occurrence of child exploitation. Which is why every effort must be made to
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Types of Exploitation
Exploitation takes unfair advantage of individuals for personal gain and can include labour exploitation, sexual exploitation, human trafficking, and child exploitation. These forms lead to severe harm, both physical and psychological, for victims. Awareness of exploitation signs is essential to protect and support those at risk.
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