Sharp Rise In Children At-Risk Of Abuse
Alarming new figures last night showed a spiralling rise in the number of Norfolk children on the child protection register in the last year. Youngsters classed as at risk of “significant harm” – including physical, mental or sexual abuse – rose from 310 in 2004/2005 to 410 at the end of 2005/2006. The 30pc hike to the highest level since 1999 has sparked fears that it could have a knock-on effect on the number of children whose prospects are so poor that they move from the child protection register to end up in care.
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