A study has found that adults who disclose abuse they suffered when they were younger can end up “retraumatised” because of issues with how their disclosures are dealt with, including delays and poor communication.

WITH referrals to child protection teams expected to top 25,000 by year end, Minister for Children Frances Fitzgerald has reiterated her commitment to hire 60 additional social workers in 2011, despite HSE claims to the contrary.