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Action plan launched to tackle ritual abuse and neglect

Safeguarding
A national action plan aimed at protecting children at risk of ritual abuse and neglect in the name of witchcraft, spirit possession and faith has been published.

It comes as SecEd has published an in-depth article looking at the challenges for schools surrounding this issue and how teachers and school staff can help spot the signs of children at risk. Read this article here.

The action plan sets out what it calls “urgent practical steps” to build intelligence and identify children at risk of abuse.

It proposes stronger training and information for social workers, police and other practitioners working with children. It also wants to see closer engagement with local communities and churches to prevent abuse.

The strategy has been put together by a working group including faith leaders, charities such as the Victoria Climbié Foundation, and the Metropolitan Police.

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