The Centre of Expertise on Child Sexual Abuse (CSA Centre) has published a report on child sexual abuse in the UK. The report summarises key research and statistics about child sexual abuse. Findings include: child sexual abuse is more common than most people think; more children are sexually abused than are ever identified or responded to; children are most often sexually abused by someone they know and trust; any child can be sexually abused, but some children are more vulnerable to this abuse than others; and the experience and impacts of sexual abuse are different for every child. The report signposts to resources to support parents and professionals working with children.
Download the report: What you need to know about child sexual abuse
Source: CSA Centre
Date published: 24 March 2025
