Children's Social Work Statistics Scotland: 2021 to 2022
Children's Social Work Statistics for Scotland for 2021 to 2022, including data on children on the child protection register, as well as children and young people looked after, in continuing care, eligible for aftercare, and in secure care accommodation.
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Trends in other Children’s Social Work Data
The number of children referred to the Children’s Reporter decreased by 67% from 31,371 in 2012 10,494 in 2022. Additionally, the number of children looked after and on the Child Protection Register is down 21% from 18,328 in 2012 to 14,428 in 2022. The decrease over the past decade is the result of falls in both the number of offence (-69%) and non-offence referrals (-55%). Offence referrals now account for 23% of all referrals. The fall in referrals to the Reporter is likely to be due to pre-referral screening across many areas of the country. This has led to a reduction in referrals received by the Reporter where compulsory measures are not deemed necessary, and a proportionate increase in referrals, where deemed necessary.
Chart 8 Number of children referred to the Children's Reporter and numbers looked after/on child protection register, 2004-2022
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