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Latest news on the February restraint campaign

Since our campaign in February on the use of restraint on children in Secure Training Units, the Court of Appeal has declared them unlawful for the purpose of "good order and discipline".

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Did you know that an estimated quarter of child sexual abuse is carried out by other children and young people?


We cannot ignore this issue.

These children need the right services and support to enable them to change their behaviour and so protect others. 

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Please take a minute to call on those responsible to support consistent assessment and treatment of children and young people who display sexually harmful behaviour.

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