using or treating someone unfairly to benefit yourself, often by taking advantage of their situation or lack of power

when an adult builds trust with a young person to manipulate them for harmful purposes, often leading to abuse or exploitation

to force someone to do something against their will through threats, pressure or intimidation

the illegal moving of people by force or deception to exploit them, often through forced work or abuse

Exploitation

RSHE (PSHE)

Power and consent

Sexual harassment

This unit covers power dynamics and consent, harassment, avoiding exploitation, and recognizing signs of exploitation.

Power in relationships: How can we keep safe?

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of distress or humiliation e.g. bullying.

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

Depiction or discussion of sexual or domestic abuse or violence, including  threats of or the aftermath of.

Depiction or discussion of sexual violence

References to forced marriage, violence against women and girls.

Depiction or discussion of serious mental health issues including eating disorders, self-harm, suicide or attempted suicide, or the aftermath of such an event.

Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

Depiction or discussion of sex or sexual body parts, including sex education.

Depiction or discussion of sexual content

Feeling unsafe or being asked to keep secrets.

References to gangs, knife crime, Child criminal exploitation, county lines.

using or treating someone unfairly to benefit yourself

when an adult builds trust with a young person to manipulate for harm

to force someone to do something against their will

this is not exploitation as she accepted the gifts willingly

Mia, 14, has new friends who give her gifts and make her feel special. They've asked her to hold packages for them and say she'll get into trouble if she tells. What type of exploitation is this?

It can be done by someone the victim knows and trusts.

It is only done by people involved in gangs or organised crime.

Which of the following statements about exploitation is true?

a method of drug trafficking that exploits people

a helpline for young people experiencing exploitation

{{}} happens when people are tricked, forced or taken away to be exploited, often for work or other forms of abuse.

Who could help if someone is being exploited or trafficked?

to influence someone’s emotions to make them do something

a situation where one person has more power or influence over another

everyone involved clearly agrees to sexual activity without pressure

Match the words to their correct definitions.

agreeing because you feel pressured by someone older

saying yes freely and being able to change your mind

going along with something because everyone else is doing it

agreeing because someone promised you a gift

Which of these is an example of giving genuine consent?

Match each situation to whether it shows a power imbalance or equal power.

any young person, regardless of gender or background

Who can be a victim of sexual violence or grooming?

talk to a trusted adult like a teacher, parent or call a helpline

keep it to yourself so you don't cause trouble

wait and see if the situation gets worse before doing anything

only tell someone if you have definite proof something is wrong

If you or a friend felt unsafe or worried about someone's behaviour towards you, what would be the best thing to do?

both people respect boundaries and can say no freely

someone influences your emotions to make you do what they want

someone uses threats or pressure to control your actions

Match each type of relationship or situation to the correct description.

Starter Quiz

Match the words to their correct definitions.