Which of the following groups face an increased risk of sexual exploitation?

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Which of the following groups face an increased risk of sexual exploitation?

Vulnerability from dependence and communication barriers creates the strongest risk for sexual exploitation. People with special needs often rely on others for daily care and support, may have limited ability to communicate what happened, and can be isolated from wide social networks. This combination makes it easier for someone in a trusted role to manipulate or abuse them, and harder for the person to recognize or report the abuse. Safeguarding measures—like clear reporting channels, staff training on recognizing abuse, and ensuring informed consent is understood and respected—are essential to protect them. While other groups can face exploitation in certain situations, the defining factor here is the heightened vulnerability linked to dependence and communication challenges that accompanies many special needs.

Vulnerability from dependence and communication barriers creates the strongest risk for sexual exploitation. People with special needs often rely on others for daily care and support, may have limited ability to communicate what happened, and can be isolated from wide social networks. This combination makes it easier for someone in a trusted role to manipulate or abuse them, and harder for the person to recognize or report the abuse. Safeguarding measures—like clear reporting channels, staff training on recognizing abuse, and ensuring informed consent is understood and respected—are essential to protect them.

While other groups can face exploitation in certain situations, the defining factor here is the heightened vulnerability linked to dependence and communication challenges that accompanies many special needs.

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