Publications & Resources
A full list of research, practice guidance and reports by the CSA Centre
October 2017
Research & evidence
Sarah Brown, Geraldine Brady, Anita Franklin and Rebecca Crookes (Coventry University)
The use of tools and checklists to assess risk of child sexual exploitation: An exploratory study
Featuring findings from an online survey and extracts from interviews with professionals in social care, policing, health care, youth justice and other fields, this report on the study’s findings examines how and when tools and checklists for risk assessment are used, reveals the value attached to them by professionals, and identifies variations in practice.
September 2017
Research & evidence
Sara Scott and Di McNeish (DMSS Research)
Supporting parents of sexually exploited young people: An evidence review
Intended for practitioners working in specialist services, child protection and universal services, this report provides clear and practical advice on what is helpful in enabling parents to maintain or rebuild positive, supportive relationships when their child has been sexually exploited. It is also relevant to situations where serious concerns exist about exploitation.
June 2017
Key messages from research
Nicola Sharp-Jeffs, Maddy Coy and Liz Kelly (London Metropolitan University)
Key messages from research on child sexual exploitation: Professionals in school settings
This briefing paper is for all professionals working in schools. It brings together key messages from research on child sexual exploitation with implications for practice and the allocation of school budgets. It should be read in conjunction with guidance for professionals.
June 2017
Key messages from research
Nicola Sharp-Jeffs, Maddy Coy and Liz Kelly (London Metropolitan University)
Key messages from research on child sexual exploitation: Multi-agency working
This briefing paper is for child sexual exploitation coordinators/lead professionals from any agency, and for those planning multi-agency approaches. It brings together key messages from research on child sexual exploitation with implications for multiagency working and should be read in conjunction with guidance for professionals.
January 2017
Key messages from research
Nicola Sharp-Jeffs, Maddy Coy and Liz Kelly (London Met University)
Key messages from research on child sexual exploitation: Strategic Commissioning of Police Services
This briefing paper brings together key messages from research on child sexual exploitation and highlights implications for the strategic commissioning of police services. It should be read in conjunction with guidance for professionals on tackling child sexual exploitation.
January 2017
Key messages from research
Nicola Sharp-Jeffs, Maddy Coy and Liz Kelly (London Metropolitan University)
Key messages from research on child sexual exploitation: Police
This briefing paper is for police officers. It brings together key messages from research on child sexual exploitation and highlights implications for practice. It should be read in conjunction with guidance for professionals on tackling child sexual exploitation.
January 2017
Key messages from research
Maddy Coy, Nicola Sharp-Jeffs and Liz Kelly (London Metropolitan University)
Key messages from research on child sexual exploitation: Social workers
This briefing paper is for social workers. It brings together key messages from research on child sexual exploitation with implications for practice and should be read in conjunction with guidance on responding to child sexual exploitation for professionals. Revised 19/05/2017
January 2017
Key messages from research
Maddy Coy, Nicola Sharp-Jeffs and Liz Kelly (London Metropolitan University)
Key messages from research on child sexual exploitation: Strategic Commissioning of Children’s Services
This briefing paper is for commissioners of children’s social care and related children’s services. It brings together key messages from research on child sexual exploitation (CSE) with implications for practice and should be read in conjunction with guidance for professionals. Revised 24/02/2017 and 19/05/2017.
January 2017
Key messages from research
Nicola Sharp-Jeffs, Maddy Coy and Liz Kelly (London Metropolitan University)
Key messages from research on child sexual exploitation: Commissioning health care services
This briefing paper is for commissioners of health services. It brings together key messages from research on child sexual exploitation and should be read in conjunction with guidance for professionals on tackling child sexual exploitation.
January 2017
Key messages from research
Nicola Sharp-Jeffs, Maddy Coy and Liz Kelly (London Metropolitan University)
Key messages from research on child sexual exploitation: Staff working in health settings
This briefing paper is for staff working in health settings. It brings together key messages from research on child sexual exploitation and should be read in conjunction with guidance for professionals on tackling child sexual exploitation.