Child sexual abuse: Get the facts

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Child sexual abuse: Get the facts

This fact sheet provides information and statistics to learn more about child sexual abuse. It helps to dispel common myths and misconceptions, and help people understand the role they can play in protecting children and young people.

Organisation:: National Office for Child Safety
Topic:: Abuse
Target audience:: Parents or carers
Service area:: National
Published:: November 2024
Last reviewed:: March 2025

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