Sexual exploitation is child abuse. Victims are influenced or forced into taking part in a sexual act often in return for attention, affection, money, drugs, alcohol or accommodation. Child Sexual Exploitation can happen to any young person from any background. You can find more information by using the links below. Somerset County Council Report a child at risk Stop CSE Stop Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) Avon and Somerset Police Child Sexual Exploitation Hate crime GOV.UK Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual Exploitation NSPCC What is child sexual exploitation? Barnardos Child Sexual Exploitation