Child sex abuse charity's waiting list for support services doubles

According to the Sexual Abuse and Violence in Ireland report, one in five people experience an incidence of abuse in childhood.

According to the Sexual Abuse and Violence in Ireland report, one in five people experience an incidence of abuse in childhood.

The number of child sex abuse victims seeking support from Children at Risk in Ireland (CARI) has more than doubled and its waiting list is now the longest it has ever been in its 33-year history.

There are currently 254 children waiting to access CARI's services.

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