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Inquiry to hold public hearing into child sexual exploitation by organised networks
The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse will hold a public hearing in the Child Sexual Exploitation by Organised Networks investigation from 21 September to 2 October.
This hearing will examine the current nature and extent of child sexual exploitation by organised networks in England and Wales, as well as institutional responses.
Neurodiverse people invited to share experiences of child sexual abuse
The Truth Project is encouraging neurodiverse people who were sexually abused as children to share their experiences. This could be the abuse itself, or where an organisation or someone in authority did not respond properly, or where signs of abuse were missed.
Case file analysis of child sexual abuse in institutional settings to inform Inquiry research
The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse is analysing case files from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to learn more about the behaviours of perpetrators who have sexually abused children in institutions, and to understand institutional responses to these behaviours.
Inquiry announces publication date for Anglican Church report
The Inquiry will publish its overarching Anglican Church investigation report at midday on Tuesday 6 October.
“I was given a voice and that is so very valuable.”
Child sexual abuse survivors have described how they felt hopeful, uplifted and empowered after sharing their experience with the Truth Project.
Inquiry updates the responses to recommendations
The Inquiry has published new updates on institutional responses to its recommendations.
5,000 victims and survivors share experiences with the Truth Project
The Truth Project has now heard from more than 5,000 victims and survivors of child sexual abuse. All have made an important contribution to the Inquiry’s work to better protect children in future.
Inquiry research finds most child sexual abuse survivors face barriers to accessing statutory, voluntary and private sector support services
The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse has published new research exploring the challenges faced by victims and survivors in accessing statutory, private and voluntary sector support services.
Inquiry to hold further public hearing in Child Protection in Religious Organisations and Settings investigation
The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse is holding a further week of public hearings in the Child Protection in Religious Organisations and Settings investigation, from 10 - 14 August.
Inquiry publishes financial report for Q1 2020-21 and updated management statement
The Inquiry has today published its financial report for the first quarter of 2020/21.
The report sets out the Inquiry’s spending on staffing costs, legal costs, safeguarding and other expenses for this financial year up to 30 June 2020.
The Truth Project
Our Truth Project offers the opportunity for Victims and Survivors to share their experience and be respectfully heard and acknowledged.
The Media Centre
The Media CentreThe media centre provides useful documents for covering our public hearings and investigation reports. Timetables, press releases, summaries and a range of images and logos are also available. This page is updated regularly.
