300 police accused of sexual exploitation
More than 300 police officers have been accused of using their position of authority to sexually exploit people, official data has revealed.
Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary found the problem of abuse of authority for sexual gain is one that nearly all forces are dealing with, or have dealt with recently.
National Police Chiefs' Council Lead for [...]
Children’s minister: We will amend the Children and Social Work Bill
Edward Timpson responds to 'fierce debate' on the Bill and sets out the government's plans for the reform of children's services
By Edward Timpson
Over the past few months I have been listening to social workers, directors of children’s services, councils, academics, third sector organisations and fellow parliamentarians. They’ve all given me their views about the Children [...]
Expert's Corner: Nigel Radcliffe
Interview with Nigel Radcliffe, ISW and expert in substance misuse and child protection
Local authority social workers are too busy fire-fighting crises in under-resourced social services departments to develop any kind of expertise, a substance misuse expert has warned.
Child protection social workers encountering families with drug and alcohol problems could do “much better” if they [...]
Urgent need for training on faith-based child abuse
Research by the Victoria Climbie Foundation highlights the need for professionals to access training on faith or belief-linked child abuse
Only one third of professionals and members of community and faith-based organisations are confident that they could identify indicators of faith or belief linked to child abuse, The Victoria Climbie Foundation has warned.
Although nearly two [...]
Special Report: Thousands of teens experiencing neglect
The Children’s Society warns that teenagers are being neglected, impacting on their behaviour, health and wellbeing
Three teenagers in every Year 10 classroom are suffering from parental neglect, The Children’s Society has warned.
A report by the children’s charity found that tens of thousands of teenagers across England are suffering neglect at home, with many parents [...]
Improved mental health care for pregnant women
Pregnant women and new mums experiencing mental health problems are to receive better support following a funding announcement from NHS England.
Simon Stevens, Chief Executive of NHS England, has announced £40m will be allocated to 20 areas of the UK to fund new specialist community mental health services for mums in the immediate run up [...]
