Number of kids abused by more than one adult rising

THE number of individual children being abused by more than one sex offender is on the increase, according to a national support organisation.

CARI’s work with child clients also shows that paedophile rings are not uncommon in Ireland and the emergence of the internet, and chat rooms in particular, has made access to potential victims more direct.

The organisation, through information gathered from victims of sex abuse and their families, has also found that these rings are operating using sophisticated and highly secretive networks.