CHILDREN'S SERVICES

CSA 'less likely to be identified in child protection plans than ever before'

The number of children on formal protection plans in England because of sexual abuse has fallen to its lowest level on record.

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By Dan Peters | 07 March 2025
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The number of children on formal protection plans in England because of sexual abuse has fallen to its lowest level on record.

Analysis by the centre of expertise on child sexual abuse (CSA Centre) said the crime was ‘less likely to be identified and named as a concern in child protection plans than ever before'.

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