29Feb

Compulsory reporting of child sexual abuse "must be properly funded"

29 Feb, 2024 | Safeguarding News | Return|

The Home Secretary's plans to push through a law requiring professionals working with young people to report child sexual abuse must be "properly funded and resourced" before being implemented, sector leaders have said.


"A rushed, poorly scoped & under resourced policy could adversely affect the very children it seeks to protect if services become overwhelmed & support is not available for children when they need." https://www.cypnow.co.uk/news/article/compulsory-reporting-of-child-sexual-abuse-must-be-properly-funded
 

Related