Over two thousand children, many trafficked or seeking asylum, vanished from UK care last year, according to new data. Charities blame local authorities, police, and government for failing vulnerable young people. Out of over two thousand three hundred trafficked children, thirty-seven percent were reported missing, often falling prey to further exploitation. Local authorities have a legal duty to protect these children, but lack central government data to effectively address the issue. The report calls for better practices by local authorities and police, and urges the Department for Education to ensure safe accommodation for trafficked and unaccompanied children.
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