Report: UK Child Sexual Abuse Survivors Lack Support
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Over 640 victims and survivors of child sexual abuse and exploitation in the UK have shared their stories in a global effort to raise awareness about the realities of sexual violence against children, the challenges of disclosure and recovery, and its enduring impact on their lives.
Eva Díaz Bethencourt, Specialist and Human Rights Lawyer at Protect Children, discusses The Our Voice Survivors in the UK report, with Forensic Magazine. The report reveals unprecedented information about crimes of sexual violence against children in the UK, shedding light on the critical gaps in the local systems for preventing child sexual abuse and exploitation.
Research findings include the fact that 21% of survivors have never disclosed the abuse and that a striking proportion of two in five victims and survivors in the UK shared that it took them more than 21 years.
“We cannot continue to fail victims and survivors seeking justice and support; we must ensure they receive the recognition, reparation, and support they deserve.” - Eva Díaz Bethencourt
