New approach needed to child exploitation, says charity

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New approach needed to child exploitation, says charity

A report into child exploitation backed by two Police and Crime Commissioners (PCC) has called for a radical overhaul of child protection.

Date - 29th January 2020
By - Chris Smith

The report by the national charity Parents Against Child Exploitation called for a quicker response when a referral is made and a change in approach by children’s social services teams in local authorities. Their research, supported by PCC...

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