Figures released this week show an eight per cent rise in child protection referrals by police to social services over the last year relating to domestic abuse. The total of almost 245,000 referrals is the equivalent of 669 a day, according to analysis of HM Inspectorate of Constabulary figures for 2020/21 by the NSPCC. Jo Casebourne, chief executive of the Early Intervention Foundation (EIF) said the figures highlight the need to improve support for families, especially to tackle long-term problems around poor access to therapy and other specialist support for children. Read more.
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