Taxi Driver Knowledge

Safeguarding Vulnerable Passengers from the Risk of Human Trafficking and Child Sexual Exploitation

For licensed private hire drivers and hackney carriages.

4. Child sexual exploitation

1. Child sexual exploitation is a type of sexual abuse and it is against the law.

2. Taxis are often used in the trafficking (transportation) of children who are exploited.

3. Child sexual exploitation affects both male and females under the age of 18 years of age.

4. The victim is often given gifts such as money, alcohol, drugs in return for sexual acts with the abuser.

5. Often the victim will be groomed and maybe subjected to violence or intimidation to comply with the abuser’s requests.

6. The young victim will not always recognise that this type of relationship is unlawful.

7. They may be vulnerable and seek affection from adults who wish to exploit them.

How can you help?
1. Sometimes you may hear or see things whilst working, either involving passengers or other drivers that you don’t feel happy about.

2. You may notice a pattern of being asked to pick up young people and transport them without an adult who is paying for the journey.

3. You may also notice a particular young person travelling regularly to certain locations – such as hotels, bed and breakfast establishments or parks.

You should report any concerns to the police.
Contact:
999 if anyone is in immediate danger

101 if they are not in any immediate danger or Crimestoppers 0800 555 111

Child sexual exploitation – NSPCC on 0808 800 5000

Report any child sexual exploitation on line: itsnotokay.co.uk

This can be done anonymously.

4. Child sexual exploitation