Exploring the Scale and Nature of Child Sexual Exploitation in Scotland
This study was undertaken between January 2012 and June 2012. The study had three aims: to review existing research, policy and practice literature from the UK regarding the scale and nature of child sexual exploitation, and trafficking for sexual exploitation, focusing on Scotland; to review key Scottish statistics regarding the scale and nature of child sexual exploitation in Scotland; and to gather preliminary and exploratory information from key professionals regarding their perceptions of the scale and nature of child sexual exploitation in Scotland.
Methods for the study included: a desktop review of the UK literature regarding child sexual exploitation; a review of Scottish statistical information; and an invited seminar, held in June 2012, for „expert‟ professionals working in the area of child protection and safeguarding, including child sexual exploitation.
Published : 24th October 2012
Author : Isabelle Brodie and Jenny Pearce [ More From This Author ]
Publisher : The Scottish Government [ More From This Publisher ]
Rights : Crown Copyright
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