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Latest news
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8th Dec 2023
NPCC Response to HMICFRS ReportHis Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has released the findings of its inspection into the effectiveness of the police and law enforcement bodies’ response to group-based child sexual exploitation today (8 December).
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25th Oct 2023
Hydrant peer support enhances South Wales Police investigationThe Hydrant Programme provided peer support to South Wales Police as they investigated one of their own officers. Today he has been sentenced to life for blackmailing underage girls to send explicit photos
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20th Oct 2023
A year since the final IICSA reportIan Critchley, QPM has spoken of progress made in policing in the 12 months since the final report was published.
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18th Sep 2023
Support for victims and survivors of child sexual abuse“I contacted the panel and got a response really quickly. It was such a relief to feel that someone was listening and taking my enquiry seriously.”
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29th Jun 2023
Hydrant Programme Annual Report 2022We're pleased to share with you the Hydrant Programme's Annual Report for 2022.
In the report you'll find an update on how Hydrant's work has changed since restructuring at the end of July 2022 and the exciting plans ahead in 2023.
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16th Jun 2023
Mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse: have your sayThe National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) Child Protection and Abuse Investigation (CPAI) Lead is encouraging all to add their voice to the government’s consultation on Mandatory Reporting following a recommendation made by the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA).
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23rd May 2023
DCC Maggie Blyth - government response to IICSA report recommendations - 23 May2023National Police Chiefs' Council Lead for Public Protection, DCC Maggie Blyth's statement following the Government’s latest response to the landmark IICSA (Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse) report.
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17th Feb 2023
Stakeholder update Feb 2023As we say goodbye to the first month of the year and welcome the lighter nights and hints of spring all around us, there are signs of growth for the Hydrant Programme too!
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22nd Dec 2022
Stakeholder update Dec 2022There is much to reflect on as the year ends, and there is also a great deal to look forward to as we anticipate 2023!
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2nd Nov 2022
Stakeholder update Oct 2022As we head into the Autumn there’s a lot happening, most notably the publication of the final report from the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse.
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4th Oct 2022
Stakeholder update Sep 2022At the beginning of August, we began working to a new set of strategic objectives which sees the programme operating in a much wider vulnerability space.