top4718 Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 It was revealed on Toby Fosters show this morning that Bradford is the latest area where Rotherham-like abuse cases have been happening over a period of time (20yrs in this instance), I think its brilliant that Toby is keeping attention on this as I have a real fear it could be brushed under the carpet otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puisseguin Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 It was revealed on Toby Fosters show this morning that Bradford is the latest area where Rotherham-like abuse cases have been happening over a period of time (20yrs in this instance), I think its brilliant that Toby is keeping attention on this as I have a real fear it could be brushed under the carpet otherwise. It seems that similar cases ae not uncommon and nor is the desire to divert attention and prevent discussion. Well done Toby Foster. No doubt his radio station will be leaned upon to prevent further mention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bloom Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 It seems that similar cases ae not uncommon and nor is the desire to divert attention and prevent discussion. Well done Toby Foster. No doubt his radio station will be leaned upon to prevent further mention. Interesting. Do you feel that certain outlets are being pressurised to stifle debate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
top4718 Posted September 26, 2014 Author Share Posted September 26, 2014 Interesting. Do you feel that certain outlets are being pressurised to stifle debate? Toby Foster hinted at this on Twitter with regards to the BBC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doom Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 A bit about it here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-29367777 I caught part of an interview where those in charge in Sheffield stated that they dealt with problems here. Because I didn't hear the whole of the interview, I'm not sure what dealing with it actually entailed. If it means moving the girls away to another city, as one care home worker suggested, I wouldn't call that 'dealing with it.' Dealing with it in my book is: 1. Finding the perpetrators of the actions. 2. Arresting them. 3. Charging them. 4. Convicting them. Regards Doom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SYorksDeano Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Interesting how the Leader of Bradford Council at the time is now an MP and claiming he knew nothing about it.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puisseguin Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Interesting how the Leader of Bradford Council at the time is now an MP and claiming he knew nothing about it.......... They never do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bloom Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Toby Foster hinted at this on Twitter with regards to the BBC. I sincerely hope the BBC would not make any attempt to stifle debate on this issue, as they are in a position of great responsibility and also need to make ammends to victims of the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wornout53 Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Unfortunately this has been going on for many years. I am turned 60 and when I was about 14 a friend of mine at school who was living in a children's home turned up on our doorstep one night. She had run away from the home due to abuse and didn't know where else to go. Fortunately there was a wonderful teacher who we both knew we could trust and we went to her at school next day and she dealt with the situation. As far as I am aware there was no big enquiry but my friend was moved into foster care away from the home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SYorksDeano Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Unfortunately this has been going on for many years. I am turned 60 and when I was about 14 a friend of mine at school who was living in a children's home turned up on our doorstep one night. She had run away from the home due to abuse and didn't know where else to go. Fortunately there was a wonderful teacher who we both knew we could trust and we went to her at school next day and she dealt with the situation. As far as I am aware there was no big enquiry but my friend was moved into foster care away from the home. It goes on all over and the staff know full well it goes on. The police know full well, but do nothing. I remember once when I lived in Bradford and a friends child looked to be going down the same route and disappearing. When this got brought up with the police, their reply was "well what do you want us to do about it if she's going to see them". They knew full well what was happening (they brought her home a number of times drunk) but nothing was done as it was "her fault" (West Yorkshire Police's words). Not bad for a 14 year old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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