Exploitation (Crime)

Criminal exploitation is child abuse where children and young people are manipulated, forced or tricked into committing crimes.

You might find that:

• you are subject to threats, blackmail and violence

• you are being exploited and forced to commit crimes

• you are not able to leave or cut off ties with the gang

• you are having your safety or the safety of friends and family threatened

• you feel at risk of physical harm, rape and sexual abuse

• you risk risk of severe injury or being killed

• you are abusing drugs, alcohol and other substances.

Where to get help and advice

Get lots more advice from the childline website 

Visit Kooth.com to speak to trained counsellors