The Metropolitan Police has announced a new 'child-first' approach to policing in London, aimed at addressing childhood vulnerability and combatting adultification bias.
Sir Mark Rowley noted the need to focus not just on criminality but also on the underlying vulnerability, emphasizing that this approach is not a 'free pass' for youth crime.
The new five-year strategy includes improving officer relations with children, expanding child exploitation teams, and establishing a public protection referrals desk to identify at-risk youth.
The strategy follows high-profile incidents like the strip search of Child Q, reflecting a crucial shift in how the Met addresses children's needs in policing.
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