Abused boys wait 2 years for counselling

No State-run agency can provide figures for how many children are on waiting lists for counselling, or how long these children have to wait to be seen.

The revelation came to light as a mother took to the airwaves yesterday to highlight the fact that two of her sons, both abuse victims, have been waiting two years for counselling.

“Your insides are screaming out for them, you know, and you’re breaking down on the inside. You can’t let that show on the outside when they’re sitting there talking to you.