This month we will reflect on the hard work, progress and partnership leading to better outcomes for victims and survivors of child sexual abuse and exploitation.

Since Hydrant’s inception in August 2014, the programme has supported police forces across England and Wales with some of the most complex child abuse and exploitation investigations being progressed every day. A strong Partnership Hub has also been built, ensuring that partners and stakeholders from across the vulnerability sector have a route into policing and that work is joined up and effective.

Richard Fewkes, Director of the Hydrant Programme and CSE Taskforce said: “Since Hydrant was established, we have been on a journey, working alongside law enforcement, partner agencies and third sector organisations to ensure some of the most vulnerable members of our communities are protected from harm.

“We have grown to develop strong and successful relationships to be in a position of strength with the aim of bringing more perpetrators to justice and preventing offending.

“Our focus is to continue enhancing the trust and confidence of all those we work with, and for, ensuring progress is in the best interests of victims and survivors who will remain at the heart of what we do.”

Keep an eye on the website and LinkedIn to see how we will be celebrating.