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WQ.413/2019
WRITTEN QUESTION TO THE MINISTER FOR HOME AFFAIRS BY DEPUTY J.H. PERCHARD OF ST. SAVIOUR
ANSWER TO BE TABLED ON TUESDAY 8th OCTOBER 2019
Question
How many instances of child sexual exploitation, if any, have been reported to the police annually in 2017, 2018 and 2019 to date; and will the Minister make available to States members the policy for dealing with such reports of child sexual exploitation?
Answer
During the last 3 years, the number of suspected child sexual exploitation (CSE) cases addressed on a multi- agency basis has been 22, 19 & 11 (year to date) respectively.
The police deal with these cases alongside Children's Services. Indeed, all suspected cases of CSE are managed through a joint Multi-Agency Sexual Exploitation (MASE) meeting – where possible involving both suspected victim & parents/guardian. Suspected perpetrators are dealt with by the police.
The multi-agency guidance for CSE is published on the Safeguarding Partnership Board website, as is the current strategy and action plan for child sexual abuse (CSA) and CSE for 2018 – 2020.