Sexual Offences. When considering incidents of sexting or potentially sexually harmful behaviour, the risks associated with the behaviour need to be balanced with the potential long term implications of criminalising young people and the information being disclosed. The police should be contacted if there is an immediate risk of harm, a complaint has been made, there is an identified power imbalance, or indicators of grooming or CSE. There needs to be consultation with the team around the child and with the CSE coordinator for Integrated Children and Families/Nottinghamshire Children’s Social Care. Agencies should follow their own process of screening and risk assessment. Consideration should be given to specific education and further discussion through the City ASHA panel or County equivalent. Carers need to adhere to internal health and safety, de-brief documents, anti- bullying, and other internal procedures.
Sexual Offences. When considering incidents of sexting or potentially sexually harmful behaviour, the risks associated with the behaviour need to be balanced with the potential long term implications of criminalising young people and the information being disclosed. The police should be contacted if there is an immediate risk of harm, a complaint has been made, there is an identified power imbalance, or indicators of grooming or CSE. There needs to be consultation with the team around the child and with the CSE coordinator for Integrated Children and Families. Agencies should follow their own process of screening and risk assessment. Consideration should be given to specific education and further discussion through the ASHA panel. Carers need to adhere to internal health and safety, de-brief documents, anti- bullying, and other internal procedures.
