More help for young sex offenders
needed
July 4
Sexually abused children who may go on to abuse others are not getting the treatment they need, say the NSPCC
According to the charity 25 percent of sexual abuse is committed by children and young people but there are not enough services to address their behaviour.
NSPCC head of policy and public affairs Natalie Cronin said; “The sooner you start treating someone who carries out sexual assaults, the greater chance you have of stopping the behaviour.
“The majority of children and young people who display sexually harmful behaviour have suffered, or are suffering abuse of some kind. They need advice, support and treatment. We cannot afford to let them fall by the wayside.”