Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Young People

Questionnaire
1) Do you think that sexual exploitation of children and young people
is a serious issue in Ireland? a) Yes b) No

2) Someone who is sexually attracted to children is called a: a)

Paedophile: b) Doctor c) Boyfriend

3) To establish a relationship with a child with the intent of sexually

abusing them is known as: a) Trolling b) Grooming c)
Raping

4) Footage of child abuse is known as: a) Underage Sex b)

Extramarital Sex c) Child Pornography

5) Would a young person always realise that they were being sexually
manipulated? a) Yes b) No c) Maybe

6) What should you do if you think you’re being abused? a) Tell all
your friends b) Post it online c) Tell an adult you trust so
that they can help you e.g. teacher, parent, chaplain, guidance
counsellor.

7) Would you be embarrassed or afraid to tell someone if you’re being

sexually exploited? a) Yes b)No
 Word Search Definitions

Validation: Making someone feel accepted, worthwhile and special.

Explicit photos: Showing highly revealing pictures of yourself.

Exploitation: The act of treating someone unfairly to benefit from them.

Insecurity: Uncertainty and anxiety about oneself, lack of confidence.

Paedophile: A person who is sexually attracted to children and abuses children.

Trauma: A deeply distressing or disturbing experience.

Vulnerable: More easily exploited, harmed or hurt because of their circumstances.

Low self-esteem: You feel unworthy incapable and incompetent.

Abuse: To use something for the wrong purpose in a way that is harmful or morally
wrong.

Grooming: The criminal activity of becoming friends with a child, especially over the
internet, to try to persuade the child to have a sexual relationship.

Manipulation: To manage shrewdly or artfully often in an unfair way.

Perversion: An abnormal way of obtaining sexual gratification.

Rape: The act of forcing a person to have sexual intercourse against his or her will.

Taking Advantage: To treat someone badly to get something from them.

Fragile: Easily broken, delicate.

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