CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Sowing the seeds of hope

Almost two years since Rotherham was hit with shocking revelations about historic child sexual exploitation, Ian Thomas explains why partnership working has been key to securing landmark convictions and the ongoing safety of young people

You will have read much about the Rotherham story. A town blighted by the exploitation of children over a 16-year period and on an industrial scale.

However, following the appointment of commissioners, supported by local elected members, green shoots of recovery are starting to emerge.

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