St. James Research Centre
Identification and Intervention in CSEC

Falkirk, United Kingdom

DEGREE TYPE

Course

DURATION

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Part time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Aug 2025

STUDY FORMAT

Distance Learning, On-Campus

Key Summary

About : The Identification and Intervention in Child Sexual Exploitation and Child Sexual Abuse (CSEC) program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to address these critical issues. It offers a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of CSEC and emphasizes the importance of effective intervention strategies. Students will engage in practical learning, enhancing their ability to respond to real-world challenges.

Career Outcomes : Graduates may pursue careers in various fields, including child protection, law enforcement, social work, and non-profit organizations. Specific roles could include child protection officers, counselors, advocacy specialists, and educators focusing on prevention and intervention strategies. The program prepares students to make meaningful contributions in safeguarding vulnerable children and improving community responses.

Commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) is a type of human trafficking that includes any sexual activity involving a child in exchange for something of value, or promise thereof, including money, shelter, food, drugs, etc. CSEC is related to a number of issues, including child sexual abuse (CSA) and sexual exploitation of children (SEC). As awareness of human trafficking has increased, there are a growing number of interventions that prevent CSEC and provided services to survivors. This course provides an introduction and overview in the identification and intervention in CSEC, including impacts of CSEC, common signs, assessing risk, CSEC in foster care, and CSEC from a public health perspective. This course is especially suitable for aspiring students and professionals working in child-care, teachers, foster care agencies, and health care workers.