
Boys don’t cry: improving identification and disclosure of sexual exploitation among boys and young men trafficked to the UK
Outlines key messages and issues around improving identification and disclosure of sexual exploitation among boys and young men trafficked to the UK. Covers officially-recorded data on child trafficking and sexual exploitation; UK policy, legislation and guidance; research evidence on the scale and nature of sexual exploitation amongst trafficked boys; experiences of trafficked boys and young men; barriers to disclosure; and key principles for effective practice in supporting trafficked young men who may have been sexually exploited. Makes recommendations for practitioners and policy makers.