Plumbers and electricians trained as council child abuse 'spies'

Spy on the job: Plumbers will be on the lookout for waterworks and other signs that children are being abused
Tradesmen working for local authorities are to be asked to report signs of child abuse and neglect as they visit the homes of council tenants.The plumbers, electricians and carpenters will be issued with a checklist of signs to look out for, including ‘unexplained bruising’ and ‘scalds’. Training will last just half a day.

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October 19th 2008