article_snippet: Some were abused for up to eight years despite asking for help from the authorities, who instead refused to believe Some or blamed Some.
article_snippet: But a catalogue of opportunities to stop the abuse was missed as early as May 2005.
article_snippet: Three of the girls who gave evidence .
article_snippet: at the trial were reported missing from residential care on 254 .
article_snippet: And the judge in the case, Judge Peter Rook, said 'police and social services missed tell-tale signs' about the abuse that was taking place.
article_snippet: One social worker had earlier told the trial that 'nine out of ten' people who were meant to be caring for the girls 'knew what was going on'.
article_snippet: Whistleblowers who tried to raise concerns lost Whistleblowers who tried to raise concerns jobs, and  police officers often did not seem to believe the girls, police officers families or those who reported problems, and did not treat the girls, their families or those who reported problems as victims.
highlights_snippet: Police and social workers said some lied or brought abuse on Police and social workers .
  