Official Data Trends – Centre of Expertise on Child Sexual Abuse
The Centre of Expertise on Child Sexual Abuse has released their report on trends from 2023/2024. Their reports are annual and focus on the collation of data from the previous year. Their latest report has identified a decline in child sexual abuse reported to children’s services in that period. Their analysis shows that despite this news, the number of people charged and convicted following child sexual offences increased. In addition, the number of children coming under a protection plan fell to its lowest level in thirty years in England. As of December 2024 only 3.5% of new protection plans are related to child sexual abuse. Child sexual abuse is also being detected less, with the number of assessments reaching a record low. Based on their report, the Centre of Expertise on Child Sexual Abuse estimates 500,000 children will experience sexual abuse every year. The report makes for compelling reading, to find out more please follow the link below:
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