A police inspection report and an inter departmental working group have recommended a joined up response to child abuse. In 1997 there were some 13,000 offences against children under 14.
A report by her Majesty’ s Inspector of Constabulary emphasises the importance of intelligence in the fight against abuse and recommended that not only should police forces share information, but that this should be extended to social services and the probation service. 

An overwhelming number of South Gloucestershire residents taking part in an independent Opinion Poll have given a positive response to questions about Council services. Satisfaction with services was found to be highest amongst the 65 plus age group, Council tenants and those without children. 

Bichard M.
Public Administration and Development, (UK), Oct 1998 Vol 18 No 4
Start page: 327. No of pages: 7
Contends that the public sector in the UK is in crisis and has no agenda for change or modernization. Proposes a modernizing agenda for the UK covering the areas of policy process, management and delivery. Argues that the modernization of policy process must address the question as to what the essential ingredients of good policy are in a changing society.