Growing numbers of students are falling victim to domestic abuse and criminal exploitation as welfare services struggle to keep pace with demands for cost-of-living support, MPs have warned.
The all party parliamentary group for students has also found that as well as leaving courses early to work, students are prioritising courses that will quickly lead to job opportunities rather than progressing to further study.
The cross-party group of MPs heard that more college students are applying for supported housing as domestic abuse reports increase, while some colleges are also reporting an increase in criminal and sexual exploitation.
“The number of at risk learners is greater than ever,” the report warned.
