Transparency - Illegal child placements surge as social workers break law

Transparency

Illegal child placements surge as social workers break law

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Why are registered providers refusing high-risk children despite available beds?

What specific actions are being taken by ministers to address this issue?

How many children have been harmed or died as a result of placements in unregistered settings?

What is the total cost to local governments from exorbitant fees charged by private companies?

Are there any legal consequences for social workers or authorities who place children in illegal settings?

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