Children’s commissioner says thousands of young people are at a heightened riskCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageA “real risk” exists of criminal gangs recruiting young people out of school during the coronavirus lockdown, the children’s commissioner for England has warned in a report on deprivation in England.The report by Anne Longfield said hundreds of thousands of young people are off the radar of “early warning systems” such as schools, putting them at heightened risk. It calls for the government to ensure that councils and teachers stay in touch with those most vulnerable to exploitation, and those suffering the “toxic trio” of domestic violence, substance misuse and mental illness at home. The findings are part of a paper focusing on the deprivation endured by England’s most vulnerable families Continue reading…
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