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Budget cuts lead to child sexual exploitation fears
Tackling child sexual exploitation is already slipping off the agenda in some local areas due to funding pressures and budget cuts, research by Barnardo’s has revealed.
17 January 2012
Most young runaways 'invisible' to professionals
Two-thirds of children who run away from home or care are "invisible" to professionals, according to the latest research by The Children's Society.
15 November 2011
Age of runaway children is falling
Children as young as eight are running away from home or care, putting themselves at greater risk of sexual exploitation, a report by The Children's Society has revealed.
11 July 2011
CEOP takes lead on missing children
The Child Exploitation and Online Protection centre (CEOP) has today clarified its role in leading and co-ordinating efforts to find missing children.
25 May 2011
Research findings on emergency accommodation for young runaways
Young runaways are vulnerable to harm and require support to protect them. Researcher Emilie Smeaton highlights evidence from a Scottish government report about commissioning and delivering cost-effective emergency accommodation
12 April 2011
Sun, sea, sand and sexual exploitation
Blackpool's reputation as a fun place to live is tarnished by the high number of sex offenders drawn to the town and its murky sub-culture. Now the council and police are working together to improve child safeguarding, writes Camilla Pemberton
21 February 2011
Child sexual exploitation in the spotlight
It may be left to a television soap to move sexual grooming and exploitation of children further up the social care agenda. Camilla Pemberton reports on the risk of ignoring it
26 January 2011
Protecting vulnerable girls at Clare Lodge secure centre
A key facility for vulnerable girls is under the threat of closure despite its vital contribution, finds Camilla Pemberton
25 January 2011
Abused runaway case sparks call for 'safety net'
The case of a 14-year-old girl from Manchester who was forced into prostitution has sparked calls for a UK-wide network of emergency accommodation for young runaways.
04 August 2010
Loughton takes responsibility for social work reform
Tim Loughton, children's minister, will take on responsibility for the majority of the social care remit, the Department for Education has confirmed.
03 June 2010
Refuges for young runaways
The closure of the London Refuge Centre has left only five beds in Britain for vulnerable young runaways. Camilla Pemberton looks at the policy gaps that need to be filled
30 April 2010
Councils improving performance on runaways
Local authorities in England have improved their information gathering and protocols on runaways but prevention work remains underdeveloped, according to figures from the Department for Children, Schools and Families.
25 February 2010
London Refuge Centre may be forced to close
One of only three refuges for young runaways in the UK is in danger of closing after councils in London axed their funding.
10 February 2010
Research realities: Emergency accommodation for young runaways
A report into the experiences of young runaways and the problems they encounter is examined by Susannah Bowyer
04 February 2010
DCSF: Councils face new duties to support runaways
Local authorities have been told to do more to protect and support young people who run away from home in a series of measures announced today by junior children’s minister Delyth Morgan.
01 July 2009
Do super-strength lagers encourage homeless people to drink?
Homeless charity Thames Reach has called for restrictions on the sale of super-strength lagers. The charity went head to head with drinks industry body the Portman Group and shared their views with Andrew Mickel
28 August 2008
DCSF promises better deal for young runaways in action plan
The Department for Children, Schools and Families has promised to tighten responsibilities on councils, police and other agencies in supporting young runaways, in an action plan published yesterday
17 June 2008
Young Runaways Project reduces numbers of children missing in care from Lancashire
Lancashire police were in the dark as to why so many children were going missing from care. But work with social services and the voluntary sector has seen case management improve. Andrew Mickel reports
26 March 2008
Inspector urges temporary closure of child jail
Other headlines from today's papers include: Police warn Shannon's parents of delay before she returns home, Community penalties hit by long delays, India warns UK on immigration rules.
17 March 2008
DCSF seeks explanation from Bradford for 33 'missing children'
The Department for Children, Schools and Families has given Bradford Council and its education authority until next week to explain the whereabouts of 33 children who are missing from school rolls, amid forced marriage concerns.
06 March 2008
