Adult Sexual Exploitation

Learning how and why adult sexual exploitation happens, how to identify and define it is crucial for anyone who has safeguarding responsibilities at any level. This training will give learners best practice advice on how to report and act on suspicions of abuse. This course covers a wide range of topics to help learners gain a full understanding of Adult Sexual Exploitation. The topics covered include: The definition of adult sexual abuse (ASE) and examples of who can be abused or be vulnerable to abuse Examples of sexual offences Sexual exploitation and consent Grooming and sex trafficking The indicators and impact of ASE Reasons for adults accepting sexual abuse Supporting victims of ASE Online sex trafficking How to report suspicions or knowledge of ASE How mental capacity affects consent