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One In Four Says Covid-19 restrictions have had a devastating impact on survivors of child sexual abuse

Rebecca Noonan
Rebecca Noonan

12:54 1 Oct 2020


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The charity says some younger clients have found themselves back living in the homes where they were abused

The charity says some people have reported an escalation in violence by their intimate partners.

People are waiting up to six months for psychotherapy appointments, and court dates have been moved to next year.

Chief executive Maeve Lewis says clients are suffering anxiety around Covid and restrictions along with issues of abuse:

One In Four Says Covid-19 restrictions have had a devastating impact on survivors of child sexual abuse

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