A SHORT film warning of the dangers of sexual exploitation, funded by money seized from an Ebbw Vale pimp, is set to be distributed to schools across Wales.

Wayne Baker, 63, of Saron Place, was jailed for 11 years in February 2010 after pleading guilty to 22 sexual offences against a number of young women and girls, including controlling prostitution for gain, procuring a girl under 21 to have unlawful sexual intercourse and making indecent images of children.

He also admitted controlling child prostitution, inciting child pornography and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

'Thistle,' a short film made by Ebbw Vale and District Trust (EVAD) youth team, who wanted to raise awareness of the issue of sexual exploitation, was debuted at a special conference of Gwent's five safeguarding children boards and Gwent Police in March raising awareness of current safeguarding issues around the sexual exploitation of children.

The film, which cost £5,000 to make, tells the story of aspiring model Lucy, 14, who contacts a modelling agency online and finds herself being exploited by the head of the agency.

Following Baker's conviction, members of EVAD wanted to make a film to help young people recognise the dangers in a situation and prevent themselves falling victim.

The film was showcased at a conference in Belfast last month as an example of good practice in tackling sexual exploitation and now film is set to be distributed to schools to help young people recognise the signs of exploitation.

In July last year, Baker was ordered to pay back £135,874.74 of the £529,275 he gained from his crimes under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, which gives courts the power to confiscate money earned through criminal activities.