Repeatedly delayed moves to tackle the country’s social care crisis has become “an embarrassingly long-running saga”, according to a former watchdog. Lord Laming, who was chief inspector of social services
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The Prime Minister has vowed to end the postcode lottery for those fleeing domestic abuse. Thousands of survivors seeking refuge from abusive and violent relationships will be better protected by
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Two rogue police officers have been jailed for sabotaging child abuse investigations at a “crisis-hit” unit. Former detective constables Sharon Patterson, 49, and Lee Pollard, 47, forged documents, concealed evidence
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A High Court judge has praised the tireless “coalface work” carried out by social workers on behalf of vulnerable children, despite funding issues. Mr Justice Williams, who is based in
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Children at risk of being targeted by gangs or violent crime will get additional support from a new Government programme. Youngsters in danger of criminal or sexual exploitation will have
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Detectives investigating child sexual exploitation in Rotherham have arrested 40 people over the past two months. The 38 men and two women were questioned following allegations made by 13 victims
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Rising knife crime could be linked to cuts to youth services in England with some local authorities’ spending slashed by up to 91% over three years, new research suggests. Analysis
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Fewer than one in five survivors of child sexual abuse feels their needs were met by NHS mental health services, a new report has found. The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG)
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Religious organisations across England and Wales are set to be investigated by the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA). Faiths including Buddhism, Jehovah’s Witnesses and Baptists and religious settings
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Children’s services in England are “at breaking point” and need more than £3 billion in additional Government funding over the years to 2025, a parliamentary report has warned. The report
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