Grooming Gangs - a Father's story.
Jacob Jones is a campaigner focused on safeguarding reform and institutional accountability. Sixteen years ago, his daughter was a victim of organised grooming and sexual exploitation in Brick Lane, Tower Hamlets. Only recently did Jacob learn the full extent of what she endured, including coercion, drugging, gang rape, and severe physical harm. This revelation led him to investigate how such crimes were able to continue for decades across the UK. Jacob has spent time examining institutional failures, including how misplaced fears of causing offence or appearing discriminatory contributed to silence, inaction, and the protection of perpetrators. He has also studied how, in some grooming gang trials, defendants attempted to justify their actions using religious or cultural arguments; claims rejected by many Muslims but nonetheless were still raised in their defence. Since understanding the full truth of his daughter’s abuse and the extent to which institutions failed to protect her. Jacob has dedicated himself to exposing systemic failures and advocating for safeguarding policies that prioritise children’s safety over political sensitivities. Campaigners who raise concerns are frequently ignored, marginalised, or quietly “cancelled,” whether subtly or overtly, and Jacob has worked to challenge this culture of avoidance and denial. He has written, spoken, and campaigned to ensure that no institution, governmental or otherwise, can ignore organised exploitation or conceal the suffering of victims for political gain. Jacob’s campaign is supported by the CareAbout Foundation, which provides a platform to hold those responsible to account, raise awareness of the abuses, and work towards help and healing for victims and survivors. www.careabout.co.uk Jacob welcomes open, honest dialogue with groups of any size or political persuasion. His work is driven by a commitment to protecting children, supporting survivors, and ensuring that the UK confronts uncomfortable realities rather than allowing them to continue in silence. Join CCC Manchester for stimulating fresh conversations and free thinking debate. We host speakers from all viewpoints who talk on a wide range of current and interesting topics. We are a friendly welcoming group who respect all good faith opinions. Grab a drink at the bar and come upstairs for some lively, open and honest chat. We don't charge for our events but we do ask for a small cash donation to help pay for expenses.
