There are a wide variety of sexual offences. These can include:
- rape
- assault by penetration
- sexual assault
- child sexual abuse
- disclosing private sexual images without consent
- sexual offences with a family member
- domestic abuse
- exploitation
- trafficking
- prostitution
There is no blanket approach that we can take to sexual offences and we will deal with them on a case by case basis to protect the victim(s).
If you’re concerned about someone’s safety or wellbeing, then you should contact the police on 999.
If you’re concerned about someone’s wellbeing but don’t think that they’re in immediate danger, you can report this to the police on 101. You can also report to social services.
Further resources
Further information is available if you are concerned about an adult:
- Leeds: Worried about someone – Leeds Council
- Wakefield: Reporting abuse (adults) – Wakefield Council
- Kirklees: Report abuse or neglect of an adult at risk – Kirklees Council
- North Yorkshire: Safeguarding adults – North Yorkshire Council
More information is available if you are concerned about a child:
- Leeds: Report a child protection concern – Leeds Council
- Wakefield: Worried about a child? – Wakefield Safeguarding Children
- Kirklees: Worried about a child? – KSCP
- North Yorkshire: Safeguarding children – North Yorkshire Council