55,000 on waiting lists for child sexual abuse support services, estimates research
Community Care
JANUARY 22, 2024
An estimated 55,000 people are waiting for child sexual abuse support services in England and Wales, with average waits of six months, experts have warned. The Centre of expertise on child sexual abuse (CSA Centre) found that just half of services were able to meet demand for services including one-to-one therapy or counselling, group-based interventions, helplines or advocacy for child or adult victims/survivors and family members.
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