CSEC (Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children) is a form of child abuse and sexual exploitation for which The CAC receives referrals and coordinates a response.
Definitions
CSEC (SAFE HARBOR PROVISION IN THE MA HUMAN TRAFFICKING LAW-2012)
Defines “sexually exploited child”
- Any person under the age of 18 who engages, agrees to engage or offers to engage in sexual conduct with another person in return for a fee or in exchange for food, shelter, clothing, education or care.
Requires that mandated reporters file a report of suspected abuse and neglect (51A) on behalf of child victims of commercial sexual exploitation.
Requires a multidisciplinary team to coordinate
Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM)
is defined as any visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct involving a minor (a person less than 18 years old.) CSAM is much more than photos and videos; it is a form of exploitation and abuse documented and shared across the internet in perpetuity. Every time an image is viewed, shared, paid for, or downloaded, the child is being re-victimized and a crime takes place, which is why if falls under human trafficking statutes.
The CAC of Bristol County will see over 200 CSEC cases a year.
CSEC is:
- A form of child sexual abuse
- Includes payment in the form of something of value to that child (money, goods, services)
- Preys on a child’s vulnerabilities
CSEC is NOT:
- Delinquency
- Promiscuity
- A choice. Victims are children and are unable to consent in any way.
Learn more about CSEC Trainings…
- CSEC (human trafficking) is a type of child sexual abuse and the CAC manages the case coordination for all reported CSEC cases in Bristol County.
- The identification of CSEC victims is crucial to ensure that these victims receive the appropriate supports and services.
- The goal of this training is to assist the community and professionals in effectively identifying and responding to suspicions of CSEC.
- This training offers information on defining CSEC, the nature and frequency of CSEC, identifying risk factors for victimization, recognizing indicators that a youth is a CSEC victim and aims to equip adults with an understanding of mandated reporting laws and their role as a first responder to suspected CSEC.
- Available to: Youth, Providers, Caregivers, & Parents
Contact:
- DCF Hotline if any suspicion of trafficking: 1-800-792-5200
- Human Trafficking Hotline: 888-373-7888
- Human Trafficking Hotline: Text ‘HELP’ to 233733
- OR Non-Emergency On-Site, Samantha Willis: 508-674-6111 (EXT: 113)