More than half a MILLION children are vulnerable and in need of state help - Report

VOICED: Around 46,000 children in England are believed to be involved in gangs, a report has found.They are among hundreds of thousands of children who are vulnerable or living in high-risk family situations, according to the Children's Commissioner.Figures collated from a number of government departments and agencies show 580,000 children are so vulnerable they require help from the state, while every year 1,200 youths are identified as victims of modern slavery.Meanwhile, there are more than 15,000 children with parents who have alcohol issues and almost 12,000 with parents being treated for drug problems.Children's Commissioner Anne Longfield described the figures as "shocking and very significant", adding they were "just the tip of the iceberg". Showing Blurred, anonymous pictures of children, kids, Interviews with Jennifer Blake, Youth Worker, Ann Longfield, Children's Commissioner For England, John Cameron, NSPCC *** Clients Please Note: This clip contains black hole - third party video removed *** on July 04, 2017 in London, England.