In California, volunteers supporting families have reduced child abuseby 83 per cent over four years. It is vital that public services welcomevolunteer energy to help young people. In Sunderland and Bromley,volunteer citizens provide critical support to families of children onthe at-risk register.
Social workers agree the impact is huge. This cost-effective practicalsupport should be organised nationwide.
Dame Elisabeth Hoodless, executive director, CSV (Community ServiceVolunteers).
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