Description

 

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 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 students and professionals working in child-care, teachers, foster care agencies, and health care workers.

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You may apply to attend this course in-person only

 

Course Outline

 

1. Introduction to CSEC

2. Impacts of CSEC on Children

3. Impacts of CSEC on Communities

4. Assessing Risk and Vulnerability

5. Identification of Victims

6. CSEC and Foster Care

7. Human Trafficking from a Public Health Perspective

8. Human Trafficking from an Economics Perspective

9. Common Interventions

10. Developing Effective Organisational Policies to Combat CSEC

11. Aftercare and Trauma-Informed Care for CSEC

12. Anti-Modern Slavery Policies

 

Dates

 

July 1st - 18th 2025

Lectures Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 3pm BST

 

Lecturer

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Dr. Angela Look received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Sociology from California State
University, Bakersfield (CSUB), her Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Rosemead School of Psychology
and her Doctorate in Psychology in Organization Development from Alliant International University. She
has worked with child welfare agencies and youth in foster care for 22 years in a variety of capacities. In
2018, she was provided the opportunity to help develop a specialized unit at Child Protective Services
working with youth who have been victims of trafficking and/or exploitation called the CSEC Unit
(Commercially Sexually Exploited Children); she continues to supervise in this unit, act as a trainer within
the community on this subject and is involved in multiple community collaboratives to help combat
human trafficking. In addition, Dr. Look is also a part-time psychology lecturer at California State
University, Bakersfield, where she ensures her college students are aware of human trafficking prior to
leaving her class. Outside of work, Dr. Look has been married for nearly 21 years and is a mother to nine
amazing children. She is actively involved in her church and volunteers in the community.

 

Eligibility

 

You are eligible to join as an undergraduate or graduate level student enrolled in a university, or a student who is entering or who has just finished an academic programme. B2 English (Upper Intermediate) ESL proficiency certificate or equivalent proficiency in the English language is required. 

 

Fees

 

• In-Person at St. James Research Centre (SJRC) in Falkirk, Scotland - GBP 750

 

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