Sexual exploitation stories
Barnardo’s runs specialist sexual exploitation projects that offer a safe, confidential environment where young people can go for help, advice and support.
Our project workers actively seek out young people, offering them the long-term support they need if they want to change their way of life. The projects also work with schools and others to educate vulnerable young people to protect themselves from exploitation and with the police to bring about the prosecution of perpetrators of sexual exploitation.
These case studies tell the stories of Barnardo's work to transform the lives of sexually exploited children and young people across the UK.
Listen to Samuel, Nadine and Aaron's stories of sexual exploitation
Sexual exploitation has robbed these children of their childhoods.
Listen to their stories to find out how Barnardo's helped to transform their lives.
Aaliyah's and sophie's stories of sexual exploitation
"Barnardo’s are my family and thanks to them I’ve turned my life around."
Read Aaliyah's story and Sophie's story to find out how Barnardo's helped to transform their life.
Watch our 'Turn Around' TV advert
Our TV ad, Turn Around was shown across all major terrestrial and satellite channels from March 2011.
Forming part of our wider campaign that highlights Barnardo’s work in turning around the lives of thousands of young people in areas such as education and financial security, the TV ad focuses on an area affecting the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people – sexual exploitation.
Find out more about sexual exploitation
Find out:
- about our sexual exploitation campaign and how you can take action
- about our sexual exploitation research and resources, which include policy reports and tools for professionals.