Overview

Child criminal exploitation, or CCE, is a form of child abuse. It can take many forms but always involves manipulating or forcing children to commit crimes. You can’t afford to assume students will feel safe directly disclosing CCE. They may not even understand they’re being harmed. How can you make sure students impacted by CCE are given the support they need to safeguard them?

CCE is a complex form of abuse. Understanding what it is and the forms it can take will help you meet your statutory responsibilities. Remaining vigilant for the signs a child may be being criminally exploited will help you take steps to safeguard them. And knowing how to respond when you suspect a child may be experiencing CCE will help you protect them from further harm.

Outline Learning Objectives:

• Recognise what child criminal exploitation (CCE) is, so you understand the role of factors like gangs and county lines
• Identify the signs of CCE, so you can take steps to meet your safeguarding responsibilities
• Recognise how to respond if you suspect a child is being criminally exploited, so you can protect them from further harm

Why should I take this course?

Everyone working with children can benefit from learning more about CCE. This course will introduce you to how children can be criminally exploited. It’ll help you identify signs that a child might be experiencing CCE. And it’ll prepare you to respond promptly and effectively if you suspect a student is being criminally exploited.