The number of children on formal protection plans in England because of sexual abuse has fallen to its lowest level on record, according to analysis which has prompted a charity to warn thousands of child victims could be going undetected and unsupported.
The centre of expertise on child sexual abuse (CSA Centre) said there had been “political rhetoric and media furore” earlier this year on the issue of such abuse, but urged “concerted and determined cross-government activity” to tackle it.
