Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) & LGBTQ+ Myth Busting Awareness Raising Webinar
Organised by NWG Network (National Working Group)
Date: 16 June 2026
Time: 4-5pm
Cost: FREE to attend
Venue: On-line
June is Pride Month and to support this, the NWG Network is pleased to offer this awareness session focusing on Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) and the experiences of LGBTQ+ children and young people.
What to expect
- A clear overview of what CSE is
- Insight into how LGBTQ+ children and young people may be targeted and groomed
- Understanding of additional vulnerabilities and risks
- Access to useful resources and learning materials from the NWG website
Why does this matter?
Protecting children is everybody’s responsibility. By coming together, we can raise awareness, challenge misconceptions, and strengthen our collective response to child sexual exploitation.
Who should attend?
This session is open to all, and particularly relevant for practitioners supporting children and young people at risk of, or affected by, exploitation, including:
- Education staff
- Residential care workers
- Housing officers
- Youth service workers
- Police officers
- Social workers
- Health professionals
- Youth justice practitioners