New research calls for more consistent, child-centered policing to build trust and protect children

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New research co-led by the University of Bedfordshire and the University of Lancashire has highlighted the need for more consistent child-centered and safeguarding-led approaches across policing, with children and young people's experiences varying d…

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:20:10 UTC.

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