
Why is data on grooming gangs so bad?
More or Less: Behind the Stats
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Data Gaps in Grooming Gang Investigations
This chapter explores the challenges of data collection regarding grooming gangs in England and Wales, particularly the absence of ethnic categorization in two-thirds of cases. It underscores the impact of incomplete data on the understanding of group-based child exploitation, raising concerns about potential biases and underreported incidents. The discussion emphasizes the need for comprehensive data to accurately assess perpetrator demographics and crime patterns.
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