Child abuse
Child sexual abuse review to inform new strategy
Findings of a ‘robust review’ of Walsall Safeguarding Partnership’s strategy after the largest child sexual abuse case investigated by local police will now be published, it has emerged.
A first step in tackling abuse
As the Government finally moves to introduce mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse, councils are warning a complete programme of action is needed to significantly reduce the abuse and exploitation of vulnerable people. Mark Conrad reports.
Government 'may have underestimated' mandatory reporting impact
The Home Office may have underestimated the additional number of child sexual abuse (CSA) cases when mandatory reporting is introduced, experts have warned.
Newsam report reveals Rochdale exploitation failings
Failings by officials at Rochdale Council and senior police meant vulnerable girls were targeted by a child sexual abuse gang for years, the latest report on the scandal has concluded.
Child abuse inquiry chair criticises Government response
The chair of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) has branded ministers’ response to her recommendations has been ‘weak’.
Ministers promise CSA compensation scheme
Ministers have promised a compensation scheme for survivors of child sexual abuse (CSA) including those abused in council care.
Safeguarding overhaul called for after child abuse
Council leaders have called for more powers to hold local partners to account after a review into the abuse of children with disabilities.
A life to outlast us
The idea of leaving a legacy can mean very different things. Three speakers outlined their experiences at a joint GatenbySanderson and The MJ round table in Manchester. Heather Jameson reports.
Safeguarding review of child sex abuse case withheld
Walsall Safeguarding Partnership (WSP) will not be publishing its review into the largest child sex abuse case investigated by West Midlands Police.
Government moves to introduce mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse
Councils are braced for reforms to improve the tackling of grooming gangs – including mandatory reporting of suspected child sexual abuse – following intervention from Downing Street.
Abuse inquiry in risk warning
Experts have warned Whitehall’s rejection of key proposals from the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) will place vulnerable youngsters at higher risk.
'County lines push leaves CSE response stretched'
A UK-wide push to tackle county lines has watered down public bodies’ focus on child sexual exploitation (CSE), leaving councils at risk of further abuse cases, an expert has warned.
The cost of protecting our children
If the Government adopts all the recommendations of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, children’s services face radical reforms in a time of intense financial pressures. Mark Conrad reports.
EXCLUSIVE: Cost of reforms is 'elephant in the room'
A failure to estimate the cost of proposed reforms suggested by the National Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) remains the ‘elephant in the room,’ legal experts have warned.
Tough choices ahead
New child protection requirements likely to follow the national child abuse inquiry must dovetail with those already underway, children’s services directors have warned.
Act now on CSA
Long running national inquiry into child sexual abuse sees members call for wide-ranging reforms to child protection services
Councils face ‘mandatory reporting’ of child sexual abuse
Local authorities and their partners face a legal requirement to report child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSA) under hefty proposals outlined by an independent inquiry.
Cost of living crisis to lead to ‘catastrophic’ winter
The cost of living crisis will have a ‘catastrophic’ impact, with increases in the number of children entering care and domestic violence cases, social workers have warned.
Council apologises for child sexual exploitation
Telford & Wrekin Council has apologised ‘wholeheartedly’ after an inquiry concluded more than 1,000 children were sexually exploited over at least 30 years.
ADCS conference: Abuse hampering recruitment of children's service directors
‘Public disapprobation and abuse’ is preventing children’s services staff from filling director roles, a council director has warned.
