Study reveals half of LGB abuse survivors wait 10 years to report sexual violence

Almost half of gay and bisexual survivors of sexual abuse take more than 10 years to report it, according to research by the Rape Crisis Network of Ireland (RCNI).

Study reveals half of LGB abuse survivors wait 10 years to report sexual violence

Almost half of gay and bisexual survivors of sexual abuse take more than 10 years to report it, according to research by the Rape Crisis Network of Ireland (RCNI).

A new report also shows that gay victims of sexual abuse are less likely to tell family members about it.

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