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.
Experiences Shared
These are some of the experiences of child sexual abuse shared with the Truth Project. All names and identifying details have been changed.
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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Reports
The Inquiry has published reports for its legal investigations, research work and the Truth Project, as well as an Interim Report, which included recommendations to Parliament.
Read our ReportsLatest News
Inquiry publishes literature review on residential schools
The Inquiry has published a literature review of published research on child sexual abuse in residential and non-residential schools.
Inquiry to hold public hearings into the Archdiocese of Birmingham
The Inquiry is holding five days of public hearings examining the nature and extent of child sexual abuse by individuals associated with the Archdiocese of Birmingham, part of the Roman Catholic Church investigation.
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.