Abuse scandal 'missed chances'
Social workers and the police missed opportunities to stop a child exploitation ring abusing young girls. If you are affected by any of these issues, call ChildLine on 0800 1111.
Social workers and the police missed opportunities to stop a child exploitation ring abusing young girls. If you are affected by any of these issues, call ChildLine on 0800 1111.
As part of its ongoing inquiry into grooming, the committee will be recalling the chief executive of Rochdale Council to explain why social services missed opportunities to stop the exploitation of vulnerable girls, what is being done to ensure agencies are now working together to keep them safe and how individuals responsible for the failings will be held to account.
Steve Garner was forced out of Rochdale Council over the way several cases of sexual exploitation were handled by his department.
A report released today said police and social workers "missed opportunities" to stop the sexual abuse of young girls.
Police and social workers "missed opportunities" to stop the sexual abuse of young girls in Rochdale, a report into the scandal said.