‘Position of trust’ is a legal term that refers to certain roles and settings where an adult has regular and direct contact with children. Examples of positions of trust include:
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teachers
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care workers
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youth justice workers
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social workers
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doctors.
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faith group leaders
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sports coaches.
It’s against the law for someone in a position of trust to engage in sexual activity with a child in their care, even if that child is over the age of consent (16 or over).
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