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Registration for Truth Project phone and video sessions to close on 31 July

26 July 2021

The Inquiry is encouraging victims and survivors of child sexual abuse to register for a telephone or video Truth Project session before 31 July 2021, when applications close. Written accounts will be welcomed until the end of October 2021.

Child sexual abuse survivors encouraged to register for Truth Project phone and video sessions before 31 July

19 July 2021

Victims and survivors of child sexual abuse who would like to share their experience with the Truth Project via phone or video call are encouraged to register before 31 July 2021, when applications close. Written accounts will be welcomed until the end of October 2021.

Child sexual abusers use similar tactics to groom children in institutions, Inquiry report finds

13 July 2021

Tactics exploited by perpetrators working in institutions enable child sexual abuse to continue even today, according to an unprecedented research study from the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse.

New responses to Inquiry recommendations published

6 July 2021

The Inquiry has published further updates on institutional responses to its recommendations.

Inquiry announces publication date for Lambeth Council report

25 June 2021

The Inquiry will publish its investigation report, Children in the care of Lambeth Council, at midday on Tuesday 27 July.

Police accuse young sexual abuse survivors of lying, report finds

24 June 2021

Young victims and survivors of child sexual abuse are often accused of lying when trying to report the abuse to police, a report from the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse has revealed. 

Inquiry Information Line to close for spring Bank Holiday

28 May 2021

The Inquiry Information Line will be closed on Monday 31 May and will reopen at 9am on Tuesday 1 June.

The number is 0800 917 1000. Calls are free and do not appear on your phone bill.

Inquiry’s Anglican Church investigation leads to Church reform and new law

11 May 2021

The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse’s investigation into the Anglican Church has led to the Church committing to significant reform and a new law to add religious leaders to the definition of ‘positions of trust’.

Child sexual abuse survivors speak of lifelong effects of abuse

4 May 2021

Victims and survivors of child sexual abuse have described the devastating, lifelong impact that sexual abuse can have, and their hopes of raising awareness by sharing their experiences with the Truth Project

Ethnic minority survivors of child sexual abuse don’t trust police says report

29 April 2021

Victims and survivors of child sexual abuse from ethnic minority communities do not trust the police or social care, according to a new report, Engagement with support services from ethnic minority communities, published today (29 April) by the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse. 

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