Our task is to make sure that children get the care and protection from sexual abuse they need and deserve, now and in the future.
Who we are
The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse was set up because of serious concerns that some organisations had failed and were continuing to fail to protect children from sexual abuse.
Our remit is huge, but as a statutory inquiry we have unique authority to address issues that have persisted despite previous inquiries and attempts at reform.
Investigations
We are examining what went wrong and why, and will challenge those institutions responsible. The evidence we gather will inform our recommendations to help protect children in the future.
Research
We have an ambitious research programme which will fill gaps in the knowledge about child sexual abuse and make sure our recommendations are informed by the latest learning.
The Truth Project
Our truth project offers the opportunity for Victims and Survivors to share their experience and be respectfully heard and acknowledged. By doing so, they will help us to better understand the long term impact of abuse. Their contribution will help us make recommendations about support needs, as well as challenging our assumptions of child sexual abuse.
Get in touch
You can call the Inquiry Information line on: 0800 917 1000 - it's open weekdays 8am-8pm, Saturdays 10am-12pm. Calls are free and do not show on your bill.
You can share your experience through the Truth Project, either by emailing us at share@truthproject.org.uk or using our online form.
You can also provide information by email at contact@iicsa.org.uk.
You can write to us via Freepost IICSA INDEPENDENT INQUIRY (no stamp required)
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Investigation - The Sexual Abuse of Children in Custodial Institutions - Public Hearing - Day 9
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Interim report
The Inquiry's Interim Report has now been released. It provides an overview of the work undertaken by the Inquiry so far and includes recommendations for specific changes which will better protect children from sexual abuse.
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Public hearings on the Children in Custodial Institutions investigation
The Inquiry’s first public hearings into allegations of child sexual abuse of children in custodial institutions is taking place from 9 to 20 July
Inquiry publishes 50 accounts of child sexual abuse shared with the Truth Project
Fifty accounts of child sexual abuse and institutional failure have been published today (June 25) by the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse.
Our Forum
The Victim and Survivors Forum is open to all Victims and Survivors of child sexual abuse. You can email forum@iicsa.org.uk or find out more information.
Seminars and Hearings
If you wish to attend Seminars or Public Hearings you can view our investigation and seminar timetables or consider whether to apply for special status in a future investigation.
Quarterly Statistics
The Inquiry is providing a statistical update on the three strands of our work.