Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley emphasized the importance of focusing on the underlying vulnerabilities rather than solely on criminality, highlighting a future child-first approach to policing.
Rowley noted that officers will receive training on childhood vulnerability and adultification bias, which aims to reshape how young people, especially from certain backgrounds, are perceived by the police.
The strategy aims to improve police relations with children, enhance child exploitation teams, and includes establishing a public protection referrals desk to assist young victims of domestic abuse.
The Metropolitan Police has acknowledged its past mistakes in handling cases concerning vulnerable youths, promoting a policing approach that balances recognition of vulnerability with enforcement against exploitation.
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