http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/keepthemsafe/ Lancashire Telegraph /news/issues/keepthemsafe/ en-gb Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:40:30 +0100 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:40:30 +0100 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/keepthemsafe/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/resources/images/585971/?type=rsslogo http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/keepthemsafe/ http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/keepthemsafe/4204113.Campaign_helps_180_East_Lancashire_sex_victims/?ref=rss A CRACKDOWN on the sexual exploitation of children is celebrating a ‘momentous’ first year after helping 180 potential victims. Sun, 15 Mar 2009 20:30:00 +0000 2fe98c4ffdb753d76f3b9a673b2d0c53 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/keepthemsafe/4117471.Crackdown_on_sexual_grooming_is_widened_across_Lancashire/?ref=rss THE success of Operation Engage, a crackdown on sexual grooming of young girls in East Lancashire, has led to the scheme being rolled out elsewhere in the county. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:20:00 +0000 a9a966c71aea44afead91a2d5babb098 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/keepthemsafe/3935679.Accrington_sex_predator_admits_raping_girl__12/?ref=rss A ‘DANGEROUS sexual predator’ has admitted raping a 12-year-old girl he met outside a Blackburn cinema at midnight. Sat, 29 Nov 2008 08:50:00 +0000 75284995a00fbd14034b2fcd1479c338 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/keepthemsafe/3865208.Blackburn_men_jailed_for_sex_offences_with_girls__14/?ref=rss TWO men have been jailed for a total of five years and three months for sexual activity with 14-year-old girls. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:10:00 +0000 b98593ad002f03303c6c2f18b86bd25c http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/keepthemsafe/3748015.One_referral_a_day_to_Blackburn_with_Darwen_child_sex_grooming_team/?ref=rss ALMOST one girl a day is being referred to a special team set up to tackle sexual exploitation of young people, it has been revealed. Sat, 11 Oct 2008 07:40:00 +0100 7c314bec8a9f242dfc0fb78638c20c5d http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/keepthemsafe/3192000.New_team_helps_Lancashire_sexual_grooming_victims_and_warns_predators/?ref=rss FOLLOWING a Lancashire Telegraph investigation into the grooming of girls for sex by gangs of men, the police, council and other agencies set up a special operation to combat the crime. We spoke to one of the victims helped by staff from Engage. Here, the 14-year-old tells how the team rescued her from a life of hell. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:38:25 +0100 0348518dabd55fedca68b19702b41d43 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/keepthemsafe/2160810.Four_new_workers_for_child_sex_crackdown/?ref=rss FOUR new workers are set to join Engage, the team set up to tackle child sexual exploitation in Blackburn. Tue, 01 Apr 2008 08:35:00 +0100 41cdf90312cabd1067ea61778af6e783 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/keepthemsafe/2151527.Grooming__Police____are_tackling_it___/?ref=rss POLICE have been accused of not doing enough to tackle Asian men who groom white teenagers into prostitution for fear of being branded racist. Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:19:00 +0000 5eb61895d040fced5c969cb7e8d60362 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/keepthemsafe/2147040.Panorama_show_on_teen_prostitutes_in_East_Lancs/?ref=rss A TELEVISION documentary is to chart the problem of teenage prostitution in East Lancashire. Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:09:00 +0000 94c9ae5017051b75391c741a7d35f235 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/keepthemsafe/2113213.Action_to_tackle_sexual_predators/?ref=rss ALMOST 400 young girls and boys have been reported missing in Blackburn, Darwen, Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley in the past six months. Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:23:00 +0000 5bc3bf1f279f377235fa631ae6afdfee http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/keepthemsafe/2113328.Victim___s_mum_praises_Lancashire_Telegraph_campaign/?ref=rss A MOTHER who was one of the first to speak out about sexual grooming has backed the new drive. Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:41:00 +0000 aa2dc8776e8303cfc831dd0c162afb39 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/keepthemsafe/2113289.New_DVD_highlights_dangers_of__grooming__to_teens/?ref=rss A DVD is being launched to educate youngsters about sexual exploitation. Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:34:00 +0000 d4b9ae079da5145e42b9d3e027734540 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/keepthemsafe/1902471.We_are_working_to_tackle_sex_grooming___expert_/?ref=rss ONE of the UK's leading experts in preventing human and internal trafficking has thrown his weight behind a national inquiry to take action against sex predators. Thu, 13 Dec 2007 23:13:00 +0000 9044345daebe03efb214f96c1f560519 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/keepthemsafe/1889653.Sex_grooming_expert_hails_our_campaign/?ref=rss THE UK's leading expert in preventing young girls being groomed for sex has hailed the Lancashire Telegraph's Keep Them Safe Campaign. Fri, 07 Dec 2007 13:54:00 +0000 bf582c4c1477cc19fc9f49efba6eb4d7 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/keepthemsafe/1884076.Major_victory_for_Lancashire_Telegraph_campaign/?ref=rss THE Lancashire Telegraph has won a major victory in its campaign to stop children being groomed for sex after a national investigation into the problem was launched. Wed, 05 Dec 2007 21:54:00 +0000 70e0a3968c8454a50ae6903b799dfb68 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/keepthemsafe/1729167.Parents_plan_legal_action_against_police/?ref=rss PARENTS of girls groomed for sex are to discuss possible legal action against police over claims officers are not protecting their children. Tue, 02 Oct 2007 13:59:00 +0100 73b2e14f27e0fbb7fb8b62de2dcf6712 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/keepthemsafe/979957.Help_on_the_way_for_child_sex_victims/?ref=rss NEW government initiatives to tackle the sexual exploitation of children have been announced thanks to pressure from the Lancashire Telegraph, MPs have said. Fri, 20 Oct 2006 19:00:00 +0100 4e6146faf8b9edbab6010435b5b9738a http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/keepthemsafe/899809.___Save_my_daughter_from_sex_grooming____/?ref=rss THE mother of a child sex grooming victim today begged social services to move her daughter out of the county for her own protection. Wed, 30 Aug 2006 19:00:00 +0100 1f63bd63dcf40794f69b3501e5d321e3 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/keepthemsafe/897936.Cracking_down_on_the_web_perverts/?ref=rss CHILD sexual exploitation and grooming on the internet is to be stamped out, Lancashire police today vowed. Tue, 29 Aug 2006 19:00:00 +0100 95fdd9de82d470bf374c77083a95d7d4 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/keepthemsafe/868899.New_protocol_to_stop_sexual_exploitation/?ref=rss A NEW protocol has been devised to protect children who have run away from Lancashire care homes from being sexually exploited. Tue, 08 Aug 2006 19:00:00 +0100 237e05bd09617e8d4e477bb3722d452f http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/keepthemsafe/857909.Action_against_sex_predators/?ref=rss VULNERABLE children are to be given greater protection from predatory men thanks to a new initiative set up in the wake of the Lancashire Telegraph's Keep Them Safe campaign. Mon, 31 Jul 2006 19:00:00 +0100 cd0886f70b02f7f4aba8c0c65e2d9d2a http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/keepthemsafe/845512.Parents_need_not_be_alone/?ref=rss A SUPPORT group for the parents of sexually exploited children is to be launched by a mother whose daughter was groomed into child prostitution. Fri, 21 Jul 2006 19:00:00 +0100 8dfac4067568aa6ee4297cd4872076ce http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/keepthemsafe/845505.Sex_victim_s_mum_in_road_chase_terror/?ref=rss A MUM who lifted the lid on a sex ring which abused her daughter has been left terrified after her car was almost run off the road. Fri, 21 Jul 2006 19:00:00 +0100 b77d134c8351d7e263249e6602e7f51b http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/keepthemsafe/845150.___Name_and_shame_the_predators___/?ref=rss The Lancashire Evening Telegraph's exclusive investigation into children being groomed into sexual exploitation has sent shock waves through the community. Tue, 18 Jul 2006 19:00:00 +0100 54339f45be68cb2a068b2a45524135c6 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/keepthemsafe/830796.Child_victims_need_our_help/?ref=rss TWO children's charities are fighting for extra help to protect East Lancashire's victims of underage sexual grooming. Wed, 12 Jul 2006 19:00:00 +0100 589cbb2339812b7fc2239576d691ad85 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/keepthemsafe/827754.Stop_sordid_grooming_of_region___s_children_for_sex/?ref=rss LAST week this newspaper highlighted a sickening practice that has been ruining the young lives of dozens of girls across East Lancashire. Tue, 11 Jul 2006 19:00:00 +0100 c50ae41f141fd343a49e6c8a997555fc http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/keepthemsafe/826902.We_launch_campaign_to_help_vice_trap_children/?ref=rss THE Lancashire Evening Telegraph today launches a campaign to bring vital help to children who are being lured by predators into a sordid world of under-age sex and drugs. Tue, 11 Jul 2006 19:00:00 +0100 f5ae5cb742d0dcfb1bd76ac5ea2d8f37 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/keepthemsafe/825807.Teachers_learn_sex_ring_signs/?ref=rss TEACHERS are to be given training in spotting the tell-tale signs that East Lancashire children are being groomed for sexual exploitation. Mon, 10 Jul 2006 19:00:00 +0100 26ee5ebed728cc69bbf288e9cb82de5f http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/keepthemsafe/831367.Changes_could_show_a_child_is_at_risk_/?ref=rss POLICE and social services say the following changes in a young person may indicate they are at risk of - or are being - sexually exploited. Mon, 10 Jul 2006 19:00:00 +0100 de2b916b59bb1fbea7515ba03429a676 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/keepthemsafe/821938.Girl__14__reveals_sexual_predators_ordeal/?ref=rss A 14-YEAR-OLD Blackburn girl who was groomed for sex by gangs of men today spoke of how her life spiralled horrifically out of control. Thu, 06 Jul 2006 19:00:00 +0100 f3f545f227f1b8beb62bd6fc40282991