The guidance below must be read in conjunction with Wigan Safeguarding Adults Board (WSAB) Multi Agency Safeguarding Adults policy and procedures which sets out the legal responsibilities of how organisations work together to safeguard adults.
It will help practitioners understand Adult Sexual Exploitation (ASE) and has been published on the back of local learning indicating the need to raise awareness amongst partner agencies. In particular, practitioners will find useful the section on page 9 to aid dealing with disclosures. Useful support and helplines can be found from page 11 onwards.
The guidance provides advice and information to support multi-agency working with adults who are experiencing or at risk of experiencing Adult Sexual Exploitation (ASE). It is acknowledged that ASE can occur at the same time as Criminal Exploitation and other forms of abuse.