Record numbers seek help for historical child sex abuse — most of them men

One in Four CEO Deirdre Kenny said developments including the abuse scoping inquiry 'have helped create an environment in which survivors, especially men, felt able to come forward and seek support.' Picture: iStock

There was a “record-breaking” increase in the number of adult survivors of child sex abuse seeking support last year — most of them men.

Specialist support service for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse One in Four saw demand for its services increase by 17% last year.