Helping protect children from sexual abuse now and in the future
Who we are
The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, chaired by Professor Alexis Jay OBE (pictured), 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
InvestigationsAlthough our programme of public hearings is now complete, work is ongoing and all information gathered will inform the Chair and Panel’s recommendations in the Inquiry’s Final Report.
Research
ResearchWe 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 offered the opportunity for victims and survivors to share their experience and be respectfully heard and acknowledged. By doing so, they helped 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.
Inquiry timeline
Discover our interactive timeline, which charts the progress of the Inquiry from its establishment in 2015 to the present day.
Quarterly Statistics
Quarterly StatisticsThe Inquiry is providing a statistical update on the three strands of our work.
Recommendations
RecommendationsThe Chair and Panel make recommendations which are published as part of the conclusions in an Inquiry report.
Get in touch
If you wish to ask a question about the Inquiry please contact us. You can get in touch using any of the options below.
- Call us on 0800 917 1000. The line is open 9am – 5pm on weekdays. Calls are free and do not show on your bill. The information Inquiry line will close at 5pm on Thursday 14th April and re open at 9am on Tuesday 19th April.
- Email us at contact@iicsa.org.uk.
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Call us on 0800 917 1000. The line is open 9am – 5pm on weekdays. Calls are free and do not show on your bill. The information Inquiry line will close at 5pm on Thursday 14th April and re open at 9am on Tuesday 19th April.
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Write to us: Freepost IICSA INDEPENDENT INQUIRY. You do not need a stamp.We aim to respond to all calls, emails and letters within 15 working days, however, it may take longer to respond in busier periods.
Latest report
Latest reportThe Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse has published our Engagement with LGBTQ+ victims and survivors report.
Latest News
Latest News- The Inquiry congratulates Victim and Survivors Consultative Panel member Emma Lewis for her MBE, awarded in this year's Queen’s Birthday Honours list.2 June
- Some LGBTQ+ victims and survivors of child sexual abuse were told their identity or orientation was a result of the abuse they experienced, a new report by the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse found. This severely damaged their self-identity and mental health, with some survivors being told they had brought the sexual abuse upon themselves.24 May
- The Inquiry has released an online anthology highlighting the accounts of more than 1,100 victims and survivors who came forward to the Inquiry’s Truth Project.12 May
Victims and Survivors Consultative Panel
The Victims and Survivors Consultative Panel assists and advises the Inquiry on all aspects of its work.