Agencies blamed children and not perpetrators for the abuse suffered in Telford, the report says.
Telford and Wrekin Council has said it "apologises wholeheartedly" to the victims."The independent inquiry acknowledges we have made significant improvements in recent years."
He said the force now has teams dedicated to preventing and tackling child exploitation and works better together with organisations to safeguard children.The Inquiry was set up three years ago after several criminal prosecutions brought the problems to light. The chairman, Tom Crowther QC, heard evidence from dozens of survivors of abuse.
West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner, John Campion, said victims and survivors had been let down.
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