Better data on the make-up of grooming gangs, including ethnicity, will form part of the support for police forces so suspects 'cannot hide behind cultural sensitivities to evade justice', Downing Street said.
But before that happens, she will hold a consultation to gather evidence from professionals, volunteers, parents, survivors and the wider public to ensure everyone's views are represented.last year described sexual abuse of children as an"epidemic that leaves tens of thousands of victims in its poisonous wake".
Ms Braverman singled out gangs of British Pakistani men as she accused authorities of turning a"blind eye" to signs of abuse over fears of being labelled"racist" or"bigoted". "It's now down to the authorities to track these perpetrators down without fear or favour relentlessly and bring them to justice."
Sir Peter Wanless, the charity's chief executive, said:"We urgently need a step change in understanding who is at risk of sexual abuse and an overhaul of support for those already suffering its consequences."
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