CSE is a complex problem that requires a creative and comprehensive solution.

We note the lack of capacity building investment to build and empower collaborative processes currently.

This is against a background of emerging insight into the scale of this problem both in the UK and internationally.

I-RAP will work with survivor, communists, voluntary and statutory agencies in West Yorkshire to understand and identify solutions and stop silencing of victims, both during the crime and its personal legacies.

The impact of child sexual exploitation on the young people affected and the community cannot be underestimated.

We aim to support the wider community to understand their role in protecting children and young people from harm.

•Communities are engaged in intelligence gathering and ‘problem profiling’ activity to inform local needs analysis.

•Clear information is culturally appropriate & available to communities in order that they can recognise CSE and act accordingly, and feedback is sought to ensure this is working effectively.

•The protective role that families can play in addressing CSE is recognised in the way services are constructed as well as at individual case level.

•The potential for previous trauma, including early harm within the family, to have occurred for CSE victims is recognised and explored – but not assumed – by practitioners.

•Families are supported to engage with CSE work for their child and are, wherever possible and appropriate, treated as key players in the team around the child.

•Positive relationships between young people at risk of / experiencing CSE and their families are actively promoted by the professionals working with them, wherever possible and appropriate

** The funds raised will enable us to register I-RAP at companies house as a charity so that we are able to commence working with children and young people.