Child sex abuse victims face several days’ wait for exam

CHILDREN sexually abused up to the age of 14 are, in many cases, awaiting several days to be forensically examined.

Child sex abuse victims face several days’ wait for exam

Adults raped or sexually attacked can access specialist treatment centres within a matter of hours.

But young victims of sexual abuse are being further traumatised as there are few services available to properly examine them.

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