'We were raped and exploited by a drug gang as teenagers', women tell BBC of their ordeal
Four women have waived their anonymity to speak publicly in a BBC documentary, 'Britain's Forgotten Girls,' detailing their experiences of being sexually exploited by drug gangs as teenagers. They describe similar patterns of abuse, manipulation into relationships, and a perceived failure by authorities to protect them or take their allegations seriously.
Why it matters
This article sheds light on the often-overlooked issue of sexual and criminal exploitation of girls by drug gangs, highlighting systemic failures in protection and bringing critical attention to victims' experiences. It aims to prompt greater awareness and action regarding this serious social problem.
'We were raped and exploited by a drug gang as teenagers', women tell BBC of their ordeal Close Warning: Contains details of sexual exploitation
Christine is one of four women who have chosen to waive their anonymity and speak publicly to the BBC documentary, Britain's Forgotten Girls, about how they were targeted by criminals when they were children.
Their stories differ in detail, but reveal strikingly similar patterns of abuse.
All four describe being targeted by boys and older men connected to drugs gangs, manipulated into abusive relationships, then repeatedly sexually exploited.
All believe the authorities failed to protect them and did not take their allegations seriously.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in