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Tenth of survivors coming forward to Inquiry speak of child sexual abuse for first time
New research from the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse has found that more than one in 10 victims and survivors who have come forward to the Truth Project are speaking out about their experience for the first time.
Inquiry’s Truth Project to conclude in October 2021
The Inquiry is encouraging victims and survivors of child sexual abuse to share their experience with the Truth Project before its conclusion in October 2021.
Launched in 2015, the Truth Project provides a safe and supportive environment for survivors to share their accounts and put forward suggestions for change, in order to better protect children now and in the future.
Inquiry offers victims and survivors of child sexual abuse the choice to share experiences via video
Survivors of child sexual abuse will now be able to share their accounts via video with the Truth Project, part of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse.
New Inquiry research finds that racism and cultural stereotypes impact institutional response to child sexual abuse
The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse has published new research exploring barriers faced by ethnic minority communities in reporting child sexual abuse.
Inquiry to hold virtual public hearing in the Lambeth Council investigation
The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse is holding a four week virtual public hearing in the Children in the Care of Lambeth Council investigation from 29 June - 10 July and 20 July - 31 July.
Sport used as cover for child sexual abuse, survivors tell Inquiry
The Inquiry has published new research into child sexual abuse in sports, which finds that coaches and instructors exploited children’s vulnerabilities in order to groom and abuse them.
Inquiry collaborates with professional boxer to encourage survivors to come forward
Boxer Callum Hancock is working with the Inquiry’s Truth Project to encourage victims and survivors to share their experiences.
Inquiry Information Line opening times
Please note that the Inquiry Information Line will be closed from 5pm on Friday 22 May and will reopen at 9am on Tuesday 26 May.
Video link Truth Project sessions for Deaf people
Survivors of child sexual abuse who are Deaf will now be able to share their experiences with the Truth Project, part of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, via videolink. So far, almost 5,000 people have shared their accounts.
Inquiry Information Line opening times
Please note that the Inquiry Information Line will be closed on Friday 8 May and will reopen at 9am on Monday 11 May.
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The Truth Project
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The Media Centre
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