Research reports
The Inquiry publishes research reports on a range of subjects. These contain information about our research methods and research findings.
Child sexual abuse in contemporary institutional contexts
The Inquiry has published its explorative research report on child sexual abuse in contemporary institutional contexts. This research is the first of its kind to analyse contemporary records (2017–2020) from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
July 2021
All reports
The Inquiry has published its research report on child sexual abuse in healthcare contexts. This is part of a series of thematic reports based on the accounts given by Truth Project participants.
December 2020
The Inquiry has published its research report on support services for victims and survivors of child sexual abuse
August 2020
The Inquiry has published its research report on child sexual abuse in ethnic minority communities.
June 2020
The Inquiry has published its research report on child sexual abuse in sports. This is part of a series of thematic reports based on the accounts given by Truth Project participants.
June 2020
The Inquiry has published its explorative research report on perpetrators of child sexual exploitation convicted alongside others.
May 2020
The Inquiry has published its research report on child sexual abuse in custodial institutions. This is part of a series of thematic reports based on the accounts given by Truth Project participants.
April 2020
The Inquiry has published its research report on safeguarding children from sexual abuse in residential schools.
April 2020
The Inquiry has published its research report on learning about online sexual harm.
November 2019
The Inquiry has published its research report examining victims and survivors' experiences of sexual abuse in children’s homes and residential care. This is part of a series of thematic reports based on the accounts given by Truth Project participants.
November 2019
The Inquiry has published its research report examining victims and survivors' experiences of sexual abuse within religious contexts. This is the first in a series of thematic reports based on the accounts given by Truth Project participants.
May 2019