title: Protecting children from sexual exploitation.
abstract: Child sexual exploitation has been a largely hidden but significant issue for many years. Nurses need to be aware of its effects on health so they can identify children and young people affected and work with colleagues from other disciplines and agencies to provide treatment and care.
authors.forename: Lisa
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Cooper
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002650:Child Abuse, Sexual / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002662:Child Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D024382:Professional Role; D018570:Risk Assessment; D006113:United Kingdom