Government to pilot joined-up service for child sex abuse victims next year

A Government announcement that a pilot ‘One House’ centre for children who have been sexually abused will open early next year has been welcomed by the Ombudsman for Children and support organisations.

Under the plan, children who have been abused will be brought to the child-friendly centre in Galway where they and their family members will meet gardaí, doctors, and social workers who will co-ordinate their assessments so the child does not have to repeat their experiences.