The Children's Society: CARE (Children at Risk of Exploitation)

The CARE team support young people on a one to one and group work basis around all forms of exploitation. This includes sexual, criminal and labour exploitation. We also work with parents and families affected by child exploitation, providing advice and guidance via one-to-one support, peer led groups and telephone support.

Link for Referrals: Childrens Society Referrals

Who can use this service?

How are services delivered?

The current criteria is that we can work with anyone aged 8-24 years, that they reside in Essex (excluding Southend and Thurrock), that they are medium to high risk and that they are unwilling or unable to engage with statutory services (Social Care etc.). Referrals are accepted from anyone including self-referrals.

Services are delivered in the community. CARE is unable to meet all young people at risk of exploitation in Essex, we therefore aim to only meet with those for whom statutory services cannot engage.

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