Privatising children's homes is 'playing into the hands of abusers'

Vulnerable young people at greater risk from county lines drugs gangs, says Howard League for Penal Reform

The increasing privatisation of children’s care homes is “playing into the hands of abusers” and putting children in danger of exploitation, according to a new report, seen by the Observer.

Market forces are being allowed to dictate the housing and care of vulnerable children over their best interests, the study concludes, putting them at greater risk from “county lines” drug gangs that are known to target homes.

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