Sexual Health

Underage Sexual Activity

Sexual activity involving individuals who are below the legal age of consent. This is a serious safeguarding concern, requiring investigation into consent, coercion, and exploitation.

Abortion

The termination of a pregnancy. Concerns in a safeguarding context typically revolve around the age of the individual, their capacity to consent, coercion, or mental health implications.

Pregnancy

A child or young person is pregnant. Concerns focus on the age of the individual, capacity to consent, health, support, and welfare of both the parent and the unborn child.

Sexual Activity

A child or young person engaging in sexual acts. Concerns arise regarding age, consent, capacity, exploitation, or the nature of the activity.