Teenager Exploited in Teesside Underworld Suffers Severe Injuries in Violent Robbery
Hartlepool, England – A young teenager, known only as Joe, fell victim to exploitation and violent crime after he slipped through the safety net and became involved in the dangerous world of drugs and gangs. A recent safeguarding report revealed that signs of exploitation appeared when Joe was as young as 12, but were not recognized or acted upon, allowing him to continue down a troubled path. The report highlighted that the local child safeguarding …