Elizabeth Edwards* is an independent parent support worker with Pace (Parents Against Child Sexual Exploitation). Her role is to support the parents and families of children and young people who are being sexually exploited. She works as part of a multi-agency team called Engage, which tackles child sexual exploitation (CSE) across a large part of Lancashire covering Blackburn, Darwen and the Pennines. The team's primary aim is to extricate young people from the control of sexual offenders who groom, brainwash and often intimidate them.
Wherever possible the team also works to bring about successful prosecutions.
*Name changed
09:00: Edwards arrives at the Engage office in a large and busy police station in Blackburn, the headquarters of the Lancashire Constabulary.
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
