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Early Intervention to Prevent Child Sexual Exploitation

Preventing exploitation. Empowering young people. Building resilience, gaining knowledge and confidence.

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The RESPECT Programme is an evidence-informed early intervention programme designed to support young people who may be at risk of child sexual exploitation (CSE). 

Through engaging, interactive sessions, the programme helps young people recognise healthy relationships, understand exploitation, build resilience and develop the confidence to make safer, informed choices. 

Our aim is to prevent exploitation before it happens by providing education, support and early intervention. 

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Programme Information

  • 6-week programme  
  • Weekly sessions (45 minutes)  
  • Group delivery (maximum of 10 young people) – Preferred  
  • Mixed-gender or single-gender groups available  
  • 1:1 session available where appropriate  
  • Interactive, trauma-informed and person-centred approach  
  • Delivered by Specialist Education Workers  

Course Content

Young people will explore: 

  • Healthy and unhealthy relationships  
  • Consent, boundaries and respectful relationships  
  • Sexual health and Services 
  • Positive choices and decision making  
  • Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) awareness  
  • Online safety and digital risks  

Eligibility Criteria

Young people must: 

  • Be aged 11–18 years  
  • Live in Barnsley or Wakefield, or attend a school or educational setting within Barnsley or Wakefield  
  • Have a good understanding of the programme and provide informed consent to participate  
  • Not currently be receiving another specialist CSE intervention  
  • Not have a live police investigation relating to exploitation  

Free CPD training for professionals

 Alongside the RESPECT Programme, we offer FREE CSE awareness training for professionals. 

Training includes topics such as: 

  • Understanding Child Sexual Exploitation  
  • Recognising warning signs and vulnerabilities  
  • Responding to concerns  
  • Making appropriate referrals  
  • About the RESPECT Programme
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