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Commercial Sexual Exploitation Identification Tool (CSE-IT) – version 2.0

WestCoast Children’s Clinic

Commercial Sexual Exploitation Identification Tool (CSE-IT) – version 2.0

WestCoast Children’s Clinic


Commercial Sexual Exploitation Identification Tool (CSE-IT) – version 2.0

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1. HOUSING AND CAREGIVING.

The youth experiences housing or caregiving instability for any reason.
a. Youth runs away or frequently leaves their residence for extended periods of time (overnight, days, weeks).
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b. Youth experiences unstable housing, including multiple foster/group home placements.
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c. Youth experiences periods of homelessness, e.g. living on the street or couch surfing.
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d. Youth relies on emergency or temporary resources to meet basic needs, e.g. hygiene, shelter, food, medical care.
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e. Parent/caregiver is unable to provide adequate supervision.
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f. Youth has highly irregular school attendance, including frequent or prolonged tardiness or absences.
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g. Youth has current or past involvement with the child welfare system. ∞
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Subtotal Housing and Caregiving

Indicator 1 Score: A subtotal of 0 to 3 = No Concern. A subtotal of 4 or 5 = Possible Concern. A subtotal from 6 to 14 = Clear Concern.
0.00
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Possible Concern
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Clear Concern

2. PRIOR ABUSE OR TRAUMA.

The youth has experienced trauma (not including exploitation).
a. Youth has been sexually abused. ∞
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b. Youth has been physically abused. ∞
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c. Youth has been emotionally abused. ∞
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d. Youth has witnessed domestic violence. ∞
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Subtotal Prior Abuse or Trauma

Indicator 2 Score: A subtotal of 0 or 1 = No Concern. A subtotal of 2 = Possible Concern. A subtotal from 3 to 8 = Clear Concern.
0.00
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Possible Concern
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Clear Concern

3. PHYSICAL HEALTH AND APPEARANCE.

The youth experiences notable changes in health and appearance.
a. Youth presents a significant change in appearance, e.g. dress, hygiene, weight.
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b. Youth shows signs of physical trauma, such as bruises, black eyes, cigarette burns, or broken bones.
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c. Youth experiences periods of homelessness, e.g. living on the street or couch surfing.
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d. Youth relies on emergency or temporary resources to meet basic needs, e.g. hygiene, shelter, food, medical care.
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Field is required!
e. Parent/caregiver is unable to provide adequate supervision.
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f. Youth has highly irregular school attendance, including frequent or prolonged tardiness or absences.
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g. Youth has current or past involvement with the child welfare system. ∞
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Subtotal Physical Health and Appearance

Indicator 3 Score: A subtotal of 0 or 1 = No Concern. A subtotal of 2 or 3 = Possible Concern. A subtotal from 4 to 16 = Clear Concern.
0.00
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No Concern
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Possible Concern
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Clear Concern

4. ENVIRONMENT AND EXPOSURE.

The youth’s environment or activities place them at risk of exploitation.
a. Youth engages in sexual activities that cause harm or place them at risk of victimization.
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b. Youth shows signs of physical trauma, such as bruises, black eyes, cigarette burns, or broken bones.
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c. Youth uses language that suggests involvement in exploitation.
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d. Youth is connected to people who are exploited, or who buy or sell sex.
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f. Youth has current or past involvement with law enforcement or juvenile justice. ∞
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f. Youth has highly irregular school attendance, including frequent or prolonged tardiness or absences.
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g. Youth has gang affiliation/contact that involves unsafe sexual encounters.
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Subtotal Environment and Exposure

Indicator 4 Score: A subtotal of 0 = No Concern. A subtotal of 1 = Possible Concern. A subtotal from 2 to 14
0.00
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No Concern
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Possible Concern
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Clear Concern

5. RELATIONSHIPS AND PERSONAL BELONGINGS.

The youth’s relationships and belongings are not consistent with their age or circumstances, suggesting possible recruitment by an exploiter.
a. Youth has unhealthy, inappropriate or romantic relationships, including (but not limited to) with someone older/an adult.
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b. Youth meets with contacts they developed over the internet, including sex partners or boyfriends/girlfriends.
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c. Explicit photos of the youth are posted on the internet or on their phone.
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d. Youth receives or has access to unexplained money, credit cards, hotel keys, gifts, drugs, alcohol, transportation.
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e. Youth has several cell phones or their cell phone number changes frequently.
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f. Youth travels to places that are inconsistent with their life circumstances.
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Subtotal Relationships and Personal Belongings

Indicator 5 Score: A subtotal of 0 = No Concern. A subtotal of 1 or 2 = Possible Concern. A subtotal from 3 to 12 = Clear Concern.
0.00
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Field is required!
Possible Concern
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Clear Concern

6. SIGNS OF CURRENT TRAUMA.

The youth exhibits signs of trauma exposure.
a. Youth appears on edge, preoccupied with safety, or hypervigilant.
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b. Youth has difficulty detecting or responding to danger cues.
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c. Youth engages in self-destructive, aggressive, or risk-taking behaviors.
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d. Youth has a high level of distress about being accessible by cell phone.
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Subtotal Signs of Current Trauma

Indicator 5 Score: A subtotal of 0 = No Concern. A subtotal of 1 or 2 = Possible Concern. A subtotal from 3 to 8 = Clear Concern.
0.00
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Field is required!
Possible Concern
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Field is required!

Clear Concern

7. COERCION.

The youth is being controlled or coerced by another person.
a. Youth has an abusive or controlling intimate partner.
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b. Someone else is controlling the youth’s contact with family or friends, leaving the youth socially isolated.
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c. Youth is coerced into getting pregnant, having an abortion, or using contraception.
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d. Someone is not allowing the youth to sleep regularly or in a safe place, go to school, eat, or meet other basic needs.
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e. The youth or their friends, family, or other acquaintances receive threats.
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f. Youth gives vague or misleading information about their age, whereabouts, residence, or relationships.
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Subtotal Coercion

Indicator 7 Score: A subtotal of 0 = No Concern. A subtotal of 1 = Possible Concern. A subtotal of 2 to 12 = Clear Concern.
0.00
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Possible Concern
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Field is required!

Clear Concern

8. EXPLOITATION.

The youth exchanges sex for money or material goods, including food or shelter.
a. Youth is exchanging sex for money or material goods, including food or shelter for themselves or someone else, e.g. child, family, partner.
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b. Youth is watched, filmed or photographed in a sexually explicit manner.
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c. Youth has a history of sexual exploitation. ∞
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d. Youth is forced to give the money they earn to another person.
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Subtotal Coercion

Indicator 8 Score: A subtotal of 0 = No Concern. A subtotal of 1 = Possible Concern. A subtotal from 2 to 8 = Clear Concern.
0.00
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Possible Concern
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Clear Concern

Continuum of Concern

(draw a line indicating level of concern for exploitation)
Indicator:
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Concern Level
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Indicator score
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1. HOUSING AND CAREGIVING
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Possible Concern
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Clear Concern

0.00
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2. PRIOR ABUSE OR TRAUMA
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Possible Concern
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Clear Concern

0.00
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3. PHYSICAL HEALTH AND APPEARANCE
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Possible Concern
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Clear Concern

0.00
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4. ENVIRONMENT AND EXPOSURE
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Field is required!
Possible Concern
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Field is required!

Clear Concern

0.00
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Field is required!
5. RELATIONSHIPS AND PERSONAL BELONGINGS
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Possible Concern
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Clear Concern

0.00
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6. SIGNS OF CURRENT TRAUMA
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Possible Concern
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Clear Concern

0.00
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7. COERCION
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Possible Concern
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Clear Concern

0.00
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Add scores for indicators 1 through 7
(Score cannot exceed 14):
A.
0.00
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8. EXPLOITATION.
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Possible Concern
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Clear Concern

0.00
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If Indicator 8 score is 1 (Possible Concern) put 4 in Box B
If Indicator 8 is a 2 (Clear Concern) put 9 in Box B
B.
0.00
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TOTAL: Add boxes A and B for a total score
between 0-23.
TOTAL
0.00
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E-mail Address of Individual Reporting (Optional)
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Name of Individual Reporting (Optional)
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Police Report/Case #
If this is involving a case, please add it.
(Optional)
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Any Other Details?
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