The BBC reports on the problem of young people being groomed for sexual activity. Ministers say gifts such as money, food, drugs or alcohol are often used as a means of coercion. They say robust strategies are needed to ensure children are not sexually exploited by gangs or individuals. Children’s Minister Tim Loughton is launching a plan [...]
The BBC reports that a drama teacher who watched as two teenagers had sex on the back seat of his car has been imprisoned. The man filmed the two as he drove them home from his house in West Yorkshire. The teacher was found guilty of a series of sex offences, which included:- Two counts of causing a child [...]
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The BBC reports that a 49 year old man, who was employed by the Diocese of Plymouth to investigate sex abuse allegations has been jailed for a year after admitting 12 counts involving indecent images. The former social worker had worked for the diocese – which covers Cornwall, Devon and Dorset – since 2002, checking on volunteers who wanted [...]
The BBC reports that the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children have opened up a centre in Ipswich to provide help for children in Ipswich. The Crown Street office will house social workers focusing on children in care, young babies and sexual abuse. The NSPCC hopes to raise £2.5m with its Changing Young Lives Appeal to [...]