Events to raise awareness of child sexual exploitation

Barnado's ReachOut Bus will be located outside Boots in the town centre from 2pm and staff will be on hand to offer information and guidance on CSE.

South Yorkshire Police will also hold a CSE information stall at Rotherham Interchange from 3pm.

The events are being held as part of Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Day 2016.

Jo Smith, child sexual exploitation co-ordinator at Rotherham Borough Council, said: “We work very closely with the National Working Group, who have organised this awareness day, so we're in full support of the campaign's messages.

“We're also proud to work closely with Barnado's who are hosting the ReachOut bus in the centre of town to educate and raise awareness in the borough around child sexual exploitation. 

“It's part of our work to make sure people are aware of the signs to look out for and know what help and support that is available for victims and survivors of child sexual exploitation.”

Council leader Chris Read said: “National CSE Awareness Day is an important day to raise awareness together up and down the country. People need to be aware of the signs to look for and understand what help is available, today is about getting that message across.”