Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE)
A term from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice (APP), reproduced under the Open Government Licence with a link back to the authoritative source.
Definition
A form of child sexual abuse occurring when an individual or group exploits the power imbalance to coerce, manipulate, or deceive a minor into sexual activity.
This definition is drawn from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice. For the full operational guidance and current wording, read it at source.
Related terms
Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)
The body responsible for prosecuting criminal cases investigated by police in England and Wales.
Modern Slavery Act 2015
Legislation that provides the legal framework for tackling modern slavery and human trafficking offenses.
Sexual Offences Act 2003
Legislation that introduced various offences recognizing grooming, coercion, and control of children.
Definition reproduced from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice under the Open Government Licence v3.0. See the source link above for the authoritative, current wording.