How we can help

The SECOS Project project works with young people from 11 to 25 years old within Middlesbrough who are being sexually exploited through prostitution or are at risk of being sexually exploited. We also work with vunerable adults over the age of 18 years old who finance their drug and alcohol use through prostitution and wish to exit these life patterns.

People can self-refer themselves to the project by simply calling us, dropping into the centre or talking to us during outreach. We will also take referrals from Social Services, Police, Education, Youth and Community services or any other service where it is believed that a young person is being sexually exploited or is at risk of being exploited.

Social services will be informed of any young person who accesses the project who is being sexually exploited through prostitution or where there is a perceived risk that they are being sexually exploited. This information will be passed on with the young person’s knowledge and consent where possible.

If any member of the public is concerned that a young person is being sexually exploited in this manner they can either call their local Police station, social services or call us at SECOS.