Child sex abuse victims left with ‘unequal’ access to support, study says
A recent study highlights the inadequate support for child sex abuse victims in the UK, revealing significant disparities in access to care. The UK ranks 23rd out of 60 countries in providing timely and free support, despite an overall high score in child protection. Researchers emphasize the need for improved systems, including the establishment of national survivors councils to enhance policy and support for victims.
- ▪Support for child and adolescent victims of sexual violence in the UK is below minimum standards.
- ▪The UK ranks 23rd out of 60 countries for access to timely, free, and multi-disciplinary support.
- ▪A heavy reliance on the charitable sector has resulted in unequal access to support for survivors.
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NewsUKHome NewsChild sex abuse victims left with ‘unequal’ access to support, study saysSurvivors are being left without access timely and free care, researchers saidNicole Wootton-Cane Monday 18 May 2026 15:34 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2977083","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/child-sex-abuse-victims-unequal-support-uk-b2977083.html","title":"Child sex abuse victims left with ‘unequal’ access to support"}}Children's commissioner urges tech firms to 'step up' to remove indecent images on social…
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