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Knowing When Something Isn't Right

What is Exploitation?

• Sometimes adults try to trick children into doing dangerous things
• This is called exploitation — it's a crime
• It's NEVER the child's fault
• Children who are exploited are victims, not criminals

Tricky People

• Tricky people can seem very friendly at first
• They might give you gifts or make you feel special
• They often ask you to keep secrets
• A real friend never asks you to do something unsafe

Good Secrets vs Worrying Secrets

• ✅ Good secret: a surprise party for someone
• ❌ Worrying secret: carrying something you don't understand
• ❌ Worrying secret: keeping something hidden from your parents
• If a secret makes you feel worried — it's time to tell someone

It Is NEVER Your Fault

• Adults who do this are breaking the law
• They are very good at tricking children
• If it happens to you, you are a victim not in trouble
• The police and social workers want to help you, not get you in trouble

Who Can Help?

• 👨‍👩‍👧 Parent or carer
• 👩‍🏫 Teacher or teaching assistant
• 👮 Police officer
• 📞 Childline: 0800 1111 (free, any time)

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If something feels wrong — tell someone you trust.