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December 06, 2023
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Metropolitan Police not safeguarding children at risk of exploitation

The Metropolitan Police must take urgent action to safeguard children at risk of criminal or sexual exploitation.

Sally Smith
Child Abuse, Child Abuse - Grooming Gangs
December 04, 2023
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Robbie Moore, MP calls for an inquiry into CSE in Bradford - support him by signing the petition

David Greenwood shows support of Keighley MP, Robbie Moore's call for inquiry into CSE in Bradford.

David Greenwood
Child Abuse
November 21, 2023
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Delay in sentencing staff for abuse at Whorlton Hall

Sentencing of four former members of staff at Whorlton Hall, due to take place on 20 October 2023 for the ill treatment of patients, has been delayed until January 2024.

Samantha Follows
Child Abuse
November 13, 2023
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Top drama schools investigated over culture of abuse

Sky News has recently reported a culture of abuse inside the UK’s top drama schools.

Amy Clowrey
Child Abuse - Sports and Activity Groups, Child Abuse
November 08, 2023

Eastwood Park Detention Centre: update on compensation scheme for abuse survivors

Many boys were beaten by prison officers at Eastwood Park Detention Centre during the 1970s and 80s.

Caroline Chandler, David Greenwood
Child Abuse, Child Abuse - Schemes
October 24, 2023
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Special investigation into Medomsley Detention Centre announced

The Prisons and Probation Ombudsman has opened a special investigation into the abuse at Medomsley Detention Centre.

David Greenwood
Child Abuse, Switalskis News
September 18, 2023
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Eastwood Park Detention Centre: former officer sentenced

Former Eastwood Park Detention Centre Officer, Patrick Devaney was sentenced on Friday 15 September at Bristol Crown Court to three and a half years imprisonment. 

Caroline Chandler
Child Abuse
September 12, 2023
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Medomsley Detention Centre: compensation for abuse survivors

Earlier this year the Ministry of Justice finally agreed to open a scheme to pay compensation to those who suffered physical abuse at Medomsley

Rob Casey
Child Abuse - Schemes, Child Abuse
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