Christine is one of four women who have chosen to waive their anonymity and speak publicly to the BBC documentary, Britain's Forgotten Girls, about how they were targeted by criminals when they were children.
Their stories differ in detail, but reveal strikingly similar patterns of abuse.
All four describe being targeted by boys and older men connected to drugs gangs, manipulated into abusive relationships, then repeatedly sexually exploited.
All believe the authorities failed to protect them and did not take their allegations seriously.
Key Developments
The sexual and criminal exploitation of girls by drug gangs has long been overshadowed in public discussion by the focus on sexual grooming gangs, according to front-line social workers and experts in the field.
If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this story, information and support can be found at the BBC's Action Line.
'We were raped and exploited by a drug gang as teenagers', women tell BBC of their ordeal. Video, 00:02:36'We were raped and exploited by a drug gang as teenagers', women tell BBC of their ordeal
Up Next. Sinkhole appears outside Malibu home thought to belong to Nicolas Cage. Video, 00:00:18Sinkhole appears outside Malibu home thought to belong to Nicolas Cage
Emotional moment as Alan Carr honoured at National Television Awards. Video, 00:00:51Emotional moment as Alan Carr honoured at National Television Awards
Where is Israel's proposed West Bank settlement the UK opposes? Video, 00:00:42Where is Israel's proposed West Bank settlement the UK opposes?
Prince George attends first day at Eton College. Video, 00:01:12Prince George attends first day at Eton College
What we know about anti-migrant protests and organiser Danny Thomas. Video, 00:01:12What we know about anti-migrant protests and organiser Danny Thomas
'I have chronic cancer but I'm not going to die' - BBC presenter Maryam Moshiri. Video, 00:01:59'I have chronic cancer but I'm not going to die' - BBC presenter Maryam Moshiri
Five killed as Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport. Video, 00:00:59Five killed as Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport
Did the FBI bury evidence of alleged Saudi agent’s role in 9/11? Video, 00:02:34Did the FBI bury evidence of alleged Saudi agent’s role in 9/11?
Watch: Anti-migrant boat protesters block roads in Portsmouth. Video, 00:00:50Watch: Anti-migrant boat protesters block roads in Portsmouth
Germany's far-right AfD celebrate projected win in state election. Video, 00:01:21Germany's far-right AfD celebrate projected win in state election
Watch: Moment 64-year-old Nepali woman is found alive in mud-buried home. Video, 00:00:32Watch: Moment 64-year-old Nepali woman is found alive in mud-buried home
