The scale of the Rotherham child protection scandal has led professionals responsible for safeguarding children in other regions to recognise the extent of child abuse in their area and consider how to respond efficiently. Drawing on lessons learned from key case reviews and independent practice, this book tells the story of Rotherham and shows the consequences of failing to respond to concerns of child sexual exploitation. Using case examples demonstrating both poor and good practice, from Rotherham and elsewhere, the authors are able to present recommendations for improvements at strategic management and frontline practitioner levels. This book may appeal to decision makers in health, education social work, safeguarding children professionals, criminal justice services, senior police officers, Local Safeguarding Children's and Adults Boards members, abuse prevention schemes, policymakers, councillors, school leaders or governors, residential/foster care specialists, social workers, police officers, teachers, youth workers and third sector staff.
