The government’s new sexual exploitation action plan calls for urgent action on the issue, arguing that agencies too often fail to recognise and deal with this type of abuse.
LSCBs will be charged with establishing the extent of the problem in their area and developing preventative strategies, and all police officers will be trained in recognising child exploitation and responding appropriately.
Meanwhile, the government wants the Crown Prosecution Service, judges and magistrates to better support young witnesses and victims by increasing the use of "special measures" in court for young people up to the age of 18.
For example, more young people will be allowed to testify using live links to the court from an outside location, so they do not have to come face to face with defendants.
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