The Rotherham Child Sexual Exploitation Scandal was a widespread incident that took place in Rotherham , South Yorkshire , England , between 1997 and 2013. Local investigations into the abuse began in the 1990s .
Some reports were never finalised or made public by the authorities .
The Rotherham Child Sexual Exploitation Scandal was a widespread incident that took place in Rotherham , South Yorkshire , England , between 1997 and 2013. Local investigations into the abuse began in the 1990s , although some reports were never finalised or made public by the authorities .