Special Report: What drives a perpetrator of child sexual exploitation to commit a crime?
New research into the motives and behaviours of perpetrators of child sexual exploitation who were convicted alongside other perpetrators has been published by The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse.
The report, which was produced by specialist research agency Tonic, was commissioned to inform interventions that could help stop children being sexually exploited. It found [...]
Children’s commissioner calls for secondary legislation for children in care to be revoked
Measures set out in the secondary legislation on children in care should be revoked, the children’s commissioner for England has urged.
While acknowledging that some local authorities may be experiencing challenging working conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic, Anne Longfield said she does not believe that the changes made in these regulations are necessary.
“I would like [...]
Over £75m government funding for vulnerable groups during lockdown
More than £75m of funding to support the most vulnerable people during COVID-19 including survivors of domestic abuse and vulnerable children and families has been announced by the government.
Communities secretary Robert Jenrick has announced £76 million of funding for charities supporting survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence, victims of modern slavery and vulnerable [...]
Unhappy children reliant on social media are more exposed to grooming, warns NSPCC
Lonely, unhappy children who rely on social media are more exposed to online grooming, the NSPCC has warned.
The charity’s data has revealed that abusers will often target children who have expressed vulnerability online, by sharing thoughts and feelings in social media posts and livestreams, which many children are likely to be doing now.
Andy Burrows, [...]
COVID-19 – what happens next for social care professionals?
This week, the government will review the latest measures introduced to try and prevent the spread of COVID-19 and inform us whether the lockdown will be extended or whether some restrictions will be lifted.
While it is unclear at the moment as to what the government will say with some speculation that schools will re-open [...]
Zoom ready? Or not...
If you are anything like me, your boss likes to spring a little 'surprise Zoom' on you. I'm talking: "Clare, I need to talk to you urgently about X,Y and Z."
"Of course, boss," I reply dutifully, thinking "Really??!??"
I have repeatedly asked for advanced warning for Zoom meetings, and I think this best [...]
