Child exploitation is happening in your area. The signs are often small, but the risk is real

SPOT THE SIGNS: Noticed a sudden change in your child? Are they hanging out with different people? Are they vague about where they’re going?

Child exploitation is happening in your area. The signs are often small, but the risk is real.

Please see and share the following important advice…

•    Ask questions and listen without judgement. Children need to know they can talk without fear of their parents getting cross and upset.
•    Pay attention to their behaviour. Many children cannot voice their worries but will show them in how they act.
•    Know their friends. Question new friendships and be aware of any secrecy around these.
•    If your child is picked up by someone in a car, make you know who they are and where they are going, and record as much detail as possible.
•    If your child takes a journey on a train or bus on their own, check their ticket, know the route and their destination.
•    Take an active interest in their online life by checking their phone and internet history.
•    Use online security settings and talk about the sites they are visiting and why.

Learn what to look for. #IsYourChildSafe https://www.facebook.com/HantsPCC https://www.hampshire-pcc.gov.uk/iycs