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Abusers are finding 'new ways' to sexually exploit children - and police can't keep up

Sky, 01 Feb 2022
A report from the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse has found that children are being sexually exploited by networks in the "most degrading and destructive ways".

The report found that perpetrators are finding "new ways" to groom younger children, including through social media and dating apps.

And there have been "extensive failures" by local authorities and police forces who are struggling to keep pace with the changing nature of sexual exploitation of children by networks, the report found.

More: https://news.sky.com/story/children-sexually-exploited-in-all-parts-of-england-and-wales-as-abusers-find-new-ways-to-groom-them-inquiry-finds-12530214

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