NWG Network will be championing National Child Exploitation Awareness Day on 18th March 2026.
This will provide you with an opportunity for collective action to unite communities, professionals and partners to protect children, young people and families from all forms of abuse as a result of exploitation.
The theme this year is preventing abuse through exploitation by working in partnership, encouraging everyone to prioritise prevention through partnership working.
What is available to support my learning?
CSE FREE Myth Busting Webinar – 18th March from 11am to 12pm
The NWG are delivering a FREE 1 hour introductory webinar to raise an awareness of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE). This session is designed to empower individuals with the knowledge and tools needed to recognise and respond to signs of CSE, ultimately helping to make communities safer.
The session will cover:
- Common myths about CSE
- What CSE is
- How children are targeted and groomed for the purposes of CSE
- Signs that might indicate a child is at risk, being groomed or is a victim of CSE
- Where to go if you are worried a child is being groomed
- What is human trafficking
- What is the National Referral Mechanism (NRM)
- Useful resources and videos on the NWG website
NWG FREE Diversity Forum – 19th March from 11am to 1pm
The Diversity Forum is aimed at professionals and others who work or have a vested interest in safeguarding children and families from all marginalised communities.
Learning outcomes and objectives:
- Provide opportunities for practitioners to discuss and debate issues relating to the sensitive nature of Child Exploitation, to network, share good practice, discuss challenges and seek solutions with an Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion focus.
- Provide opportunities for Guest speakers to share effective practice and new developments.
- Provide a safe space for discussions take place in a secure and confidential environment.
- Develop and share good practice in combating child exploitation through the lens of Equality & Diversity and inclusion.
- To work in partnership with members and organisations to eliminate systemic inequalities in safeguarding CYP from marginalised/minority communities; Including but not exclusively those that identify as Black, Asian and other minorities, LGBTQ+ and SEND.
- Help both organisations/members to be innovative and to find new ways to reach and support young people at risk or harm from CE
- Be part of efforts to amplify the voices of young people and families and communities impacted by CE.
