Businesses to be taught about child sexual exploitation

South Yorkshire Police’s Operation Makesafe training will host a workshop in Sheffield this month and another in Doncaster in February.

At the workshops, specialist police officers will teach the warning signs of CSE, how to spot potential perpetrators and how to report suspicions to police.

The workshops are aimed at businesses across the region, including hotels and bus companies.

They will be hosted by the HR Exchange Yorkshire and delivered by Brewster Pratap recruitment group and Bhayani HR and Employment Law.

Sgt Katherine Wallis, who delivers the Makesafe training, said: “Everyone has a role to play in safeguarding children and vulnerable young people, which is why I’m pleased we have another opportunity to deliver this training to businesses across South Yorkshire.

“I hope that the attendees find this session useful and informative as we work together to prevent young people from harm.”

Counter terrorism information and advice will also be given to businesses at the events.

Attendees will be shown a DVD on staying safe in the event of an attack, as well as receiving advice about how they can help raise awareness within their own company around protective security.