People who exploit young people for sex want them to think they are a friend, or a boyfriend or girlfriend, to gain their trust to get power over them. They might use bribes, threats, humiliation and violence to get this power.
Source: Being loved, or being used? @ Thinkuknow
Further help
- Use the Safety Centre @ CEOP (The National Crime Agency's Child Exploitation and Online Protection Command) to report inappropriate online sexual conduct towards under-18's
- Contact ChildLine: freephone 0800 1111 for free, confidential advice and support whatever your worry, whenever you need help
Photo: how painful it is by Sophia Louise under Creative Commons license
