A BBC Panorama documentary has alleged that men convicted as part of grooming gang operations continue to appear throughout Oxford.
The investigation, aired on Monday evening, examined the aftermath of the Operation Bullfinch scandal that led to multiple convictions.
Operation Bullfinch was established in May 2011 through collaboration between Thames Valley Police and Oxfordshire County Council.
The initiative resulted in 31 men being found guilty of serious crimes targeting children and young people.
These offences occurred from the late 1990s through to the late 2000s.
A highly critical report published in 2015 exposed fundamental deficiencies within the agencies responsible for child welfare.
The review documented how police and the county council’s child services department failed to identify that dozens of girls were being systematically targeted, exploited, assaulted and sold for sex.
The Serious Case Review, commissioned in response to the Bullfinch case in which seven men received minimum sentences totalling 95 years, revealed that officials tasked with safeguarding six particular girls repeatedly disregarded warning signs.
Even when staff discovered the underage victims in the company of adult men, no meaningful intervention occurred.
Victims who spoke to the BBC indicated that encounters with their perpetrators remain commonplace throughout the city.
One survivor described regularly coming across individuals responsible for crimes against her in retail outlets, fuel stations and dining establishments.
The woman stated that such meetings occur in any location imaginable.
Three separate victims expressed the view that a substantial number of those involved in the networks remain at liberty in Oxford.
A fourth survivor, now in her thirties, recounted being collected by vehicles containing unfamiliar older men before being transported to residential properties where sexual assault occurred.
Liam Walker, who leads the Conservative group on Oxfordshire County Council, characterised the Panorama findings as profoundly troubling to witness.
He acknowledged that the period in question represented a dark chapter for the county.
Walker recognised that children who should have received protection were instead subjected to horrific mistreatment by individuals and institutions that failed in their duty of care.
He paid tribute to the bravery of those willing to share their experiences, noting that documented investigations and reviews represent genuine individuals whose lives have been permanently affected.
Walker emphasised that while historical events cannot be altered, there exists an unambiguous obligation to extract lessons from them and maintain unwavering vigilance regarding child protection.
Oxfordshire County Council confirmed that the review prompted substantial reforms throughout the organisation.
A spokesperson stated that the authority continues prioritising engagement with those affected, collaboration with safeguarding partners and efforts to ensure the safety of children and young people.