Following a number of high-profile child sexual abuse (CSA) and exploitation revelations, recent policy announcements to tackle the issue have also involved the Department of Health, Ministry of Justice and Department for Communities and Local Government. This cross-government approach both reflects the wide-ranging nature of the risks posed by child sexual abuse and exploitation and the increased recognition the issues have had within government.
On the ground, it is the responsibility of local safeguarding children boards (LSCB) to bring health, social work, education and police professionals together to identify the risks in an area and how to tackle them; while many councils have established multi-agency safeguarding hubs (Mash) to co-ordinate the system-wide response to sexual abuse and exploitation, with a number setting up dedicated CSE teams (see research evidence).
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