Youth Zone
This section of the website is dedicated to providing young people and their families with resources that will assist them to keep safe or make contact with people who can make difference.
Missing
Missing Helpline – Whether you are missing young person or have been affected by loved one who cannot be found:
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Click Here – Contact tel: 116000
Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) – What is CSE?
Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) is a form of sexual, emotional and physical abuse of children. Below is the definition:
Child sexual exploitation is a form of child sexual abuse. It occurs where an individual or group takes advantage of an imbalance of power to coerce, manipulate or deceive a child or young person under the age of 18 into sexual activity (a) in exchange for something the victim needs or wants, and/or (b) for the financial advantage or increased status of the perpetrator or facilitator. The victim may have been sexually exploited even if the sexual activity appears consensual. Child sexual exploitation does not always involve physical contact; it can also occur through the use of technology. (Department for Education, 2017)
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Sexual Health
For free and confidential advice about sexual health from wellbeing experts. Advice and support for contraception, sexual health checks ups and staying safe sexually.
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Lesbian Gay Bi-sexual Transgender Queer (LGBTQ)
Accessing creative and supportive services for understanding gender identity.
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Financial Services
Information regarding benefit entitlement and grants tailored to your situation.
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Education, Employment & Training
Services for young people age 13-19 years and up to 25 years for individuals with additional needs, supporting them to make positive choices and gain new skills.
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Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Care Leaver Further Education Funding
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– Leicester Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
Offering Mental Health Assessment and treatment for children and young people, up to the age of 18 years.
Referrals to CAMHS can be made by the following:
Health, eg GPs, school nurses, paediatricians
Social care, eg social workers, ASSIST workers
Education, eg educational psychologists, SENCos
Youth justice, eg police, YOT workers
Youth work, eg Connexions PAs
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