‘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:

• Teachers and others working in the education system
• Childcare providers
• Care workers
• Youth Justice workers
• Social Workers
• Doctors
• Police
• Coaches
• Religious leaders

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).