Exploitation
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe the signs of exploitation and explain where someone could access support.
Key learning points
- Criminal exploitation involves manipulating and using individuals for criminal activities.
- Child Sexual Expoitation (CSE) and Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE) are very serious.
- County lines is a method of drug trafficking that exploits vulnerable individuals.
- There are sometimes signs that someone is a victim of exploitation.
- There are sources of support for people who are victims of exploitation, including the police and social workers.
Keywords
Exploitation - using or treating someone unfairly to benefit yourself, often by taking advantage of their situation or lack of power
Grooming - when an adult builds trust with a young person to manipulate them for harmful purposes, often leading to abuse or exploitation
Coerce - to force someone to do something against their will through threats, pressure or intimidation
Trafficking - the illegal moving of people by force or deception to exploit them, often through forced work or abuse
Common misconception
Only strangers exploit young people.
Exploitation can be carried out by someone the victim knows and trusts, not just strangers.
Teacher tip
Please speak to your RSHE lead or DSL before teaching this lesson. Your local police service may also be able to support.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
Depiction or discussion of sexual violence
Depiction or discussion of sexual violence
Depiction or discussion of mental health issues
Depiction or discussion of mental health issues
Depiction or discussion of sexual content
Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
Depiction or discussion of serious crime
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to their correct definitions.
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
Q2.Which of these is an example of giving genuine consent?
Q3.Match each situation to whether it shows a power imbalance or equal power.
power imbalance in education
equal power
power imbalance in workplace
power imbalance in family
Q4.Who can be a victim of sexual violence or grooming?
Q5.If you or a friend felt unsafe or worried about someone's behaviour towards you, what would be the best thing to do?
Q6.Match each type of relationship or situation to the correct description.
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
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word to the definition.
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
Q2.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?
Q3.Which of the following statements about exploitation is true?
Q4.What is meant by ‘county lines’?
Q5. happens when people are tricked, forced or taken away to be exploited, often for work or other forms of abuse.
Q6.Who could help if someone is being exploited or trafficked?
To help you plan your 9 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Exploitation, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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