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Man Arrested In Jersey Home Case
By News England

Police investigating allegations of abuse at a former children’s home in Jersey have arrested a 68-year-old man on the island, they have confirmed.

Jersey Police said the man, who has not been named, was helping with inquiries on a number of historic rape and indecent assault allegations.

More than 100 people have claimed abuse at Haut de la Garenne since the 1960s. Two cellar rooms at the former home are being examined after bone and teeth fragments were found.

Officers have been investigating the four cellars referred to as “punishment rooms” by alleged victims. In 2006, covert investigations began following claims by former residents of sexual and physical abuse of children, dating back to the 1960s.

Earlier this month the case against the first man to be charged in connection with the abuse allegations was adjourned until 12 May.

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Shortlist Announced For Scottish Care Accolades
By News Scotland

A diverse range of innovative social service projects and organisations have made the shortlist for the Care Accolades 2008, the “Oscars” for the sector in Scotland.
 
The Care Accolades, now in its fifth year, is organised by the SSSC in partnership with the Scottish Government.  The national event is open to social work, social care and early education and child care organisations in the statutory, voluntary and private sectors.
 
The awards ceremony will be held on Friday 13 June at the five star Hilton Glasgow Hotel and will be hosted by TV presenter Kaye Adams.  The event highlights and promotes good practice and innovation in the social service sector. 
 
Carole Wilkinson Chair of the Judging Panel said: “It has been fantastic to see such a high standard of entries to the Care Accolades again this year. This really demonstrates the hard work and commitment of the social service sector in Scotland.
 
“It is always difficult to choose a shortlist, especially when the calibre of entries is so high. However this year’s short list really stood out in terms of innovation, sustainability and long term potential.
 

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