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Tables must be turned in favour of sexual exploitation victims

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  • Monday, September 15, 2014
  • | CYP Now
Will 2014 mark a watershed year for vulnerable children in Britain? A watershed when, finally, the bleak reality of sexual abuse and exploitation that has for too long gone unchallenged, is recognised? A watershed when the institutions and bodies that have all too often turned a blind eye or, worse, been part of the network of cover-up, are at last held to account and change the way they work? And a watershed for the way that we all as individuals and communities view children and offer them the support and protection they need?

Editorial: Strong police presence is vital to safer schools

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  • Monday, September 1, 2014
  • | CYP Now
CYP Now's investigation into school safety reveals some worrying trends in terms of the reduction in police presence in schools. A third of police forces have cut the number of PCs and community support officers based in schools over the past two years, while overall numbers of officers dedicated to this type of work has also fallen over the same period.

Daily roundup: Parental rights, exam performance and age ratings

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  • Tuesday, August 19, 2014
  • | CYP Now
The Prime Minister considers new parental rights for grandparents caring for children; new research suggests link between mothers' confidence during pregnancy and GCSE success; and the government announces plans to place age restrictions on music videos, all in the news today.

Legal Update: Impact of forced marriage law

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  • Monday, August 18, 2014
  • | CYP Now
In a follow-up to a recent piece on new legislation that criminalises forced marriage, Coram Children's Legal Centre researcher Catrin Gosby explores its potential impact, as well as some of its limitations.

A day in the life of a parent support worker

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  • Monday, August 18, 2014
  • | CYP Now
Young victims of sexual exploitation get help from professionals but parents have to cope with the day-to-day fallout. Eileen Fursland accompanies a worker who provides parents with vital support.

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