My Dangerous Loverboy
As part of its preventative work, the UKHTC and a range of partners commissioned a short film showing the experience of a vulnerable young girl who is groomed for sexual exploitation by an older man and sold on to other men who abuse her.
The aim behind My Dangerous Loverboy is to protect children and young people by raising awareness of this type of child abuse. The film highlights key warning signs that can manifest in young people and show that this type of crime may be happening.
The DVD is for use by people who have regular contact with children and are in a position to notice any changes in behaviour and physical signs which may indicate sexual exploitation. This includes front line professionals such as police officers, social workers, teachers, doctors, school nurses, sexual health practitioners and youth workers, in addition to parents and carers. The UKHTC is working with CEOP to develop a schools package for the film so it can be used in secondary schools.
Encouraging people to look out for the warning signs will help protect vulnerable children by enabling action at an early stage.
My Dangerous Loverboy was made in partnership with a range of police and NGO partners and was launched at the 4th annual Safe and Sound conference on 21st September 2010.