This action plan recognises the University of Bedfordshire findings that far too few LSCBs are implementing existing guidance effectively and that awareness of child sexual exploitation remains low among young people and their parents and carers. Progress is also hampered because many incidents go unreported, as victims are reluctant to come forward – or possibly unaware of the extent or implications of their abuse. The action plan acknowledges, as does the University of Bedfordshire research, that there is nonetheless existing good practice which needs to be shared. The action plan highlights areas where more needs to be done, and sets out specific actions which Government, local agencies and voluntary and community sector partners need to take, or already have underway, to address this horrific form of abuse. This will help to ensure that the wide range of work currently taking place on child sexual exploitation is complementary and comprehensive.
Published : 30th November 2011
Publisher : Department for Education [ More From This Publisher ]
Rights : Crown Copyright
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