Long term edffects of sexual exploitation:
 

A child may be left hungry or dirty, without adequate clothing, shelter, supervision, medical or health care.
A child may be put in danger or not protected from physical or emotional harm.
They may not get the love, care and attention they need from their parents.
A child who's neglected will often suffer from other abuse as well. Neglect is dangerous and can cause serious, long-term damage - even death. 

- 1 in 10 children experience neglect
- Over 26,000 children were identified as needing protection from neglect in 2016
- Neglect is the most common reason for taking child protection action
- 33% of contacts to the NSPCC’s helpline were concerns about neglect 
- The NSPCC’s helpline responded to over 19,000 contacts about neglect in 2016/17 
- 42% of the concerns that the NSPCC’s helpline referred to police orchildren’s services related to neglect 
- Neglect is a factor in 60% of serious case reviews 

  Children who have been neglected may experience short-term and long-term effects that last throughout their life.
Children who don’t get the love and care they need from their parents may find it difficult to maintain healthy relationships with other people later in life, including their own children.
Children who have been neglected are more likely to experience mental health problems including depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Young people may also take risks, such as running away from home, breaking the law, abusing drugs or alcohol, or getting involved in dangerous relationships - putting them at risk from sexual exploitation.

 

2. Low  self-esteem or self-worth 
3. lack of sleep
4. May become anxious about socialising
4. Could affect their behaviour especially at school
5. Individuals grades and school work may drop