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University of Ulster Chancellor, Dr James Nesbitt, has praised the ‘excellent’ and ‘unselfish work’ carried out by social workers across Northern Ireland.   Chancellor Nesbitt was guest speaker at the

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Marie-Louise Connolly reports on how and why young people in care become prey for those who exploit them. Vulnerable children plied with drink or drugs and passed between men for