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'Thousands of children' abused

Thousands of children each year are being sexually exploited by gangs and groups in England, according to a report by the Office of the Children's Commissioner.

If you are affected by any of these issues, call ChildLine on 0800 1111.

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Report: Child exploiters 'come from all ethnic groups'

The report's leader, Deputy Children's Commissioner Sue Berelowitz, said the "model" of Asian men targeting white girls was just one of "a number of models", and warned that if investigators concentrated on those patterns, victims could fall through the net.

The vast majority of the perpetrators are male and, in both gang and group contexts, different models of exploitation have been identified.

Perpetrators range in age from young adolescents to older men. The evidence is clear that they come from all ethnic groups and so do their victims - contrary to what some may wish to believe.

This report does not shy away from the shocking realities of what is happening up and down the country.

It is vital agencies improve the information they share about the victims and those at risk of sexual exploitation, so that children can be better protected.

– Deputy Children's Commissioner Sue Berelowitz
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