In Care and Institutional Abuse

The National Strategy for Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse and SurvivorScotland recognise the particular effects and needs of those children abused whilst in care.

In Care and Institutional abuse issues are represented by members of the National Reference Group. In addition, we have recently convened a sub group from a wide range of relevant agencies to review the needs of In Care survivors to evaluate what service provision is currently in place and identify any gaps. Following this process, the sub group will present its findings to the reference group for consideration and action.

During the 1990s to present day, the recognition of the widespread abuse of looked after children whilst in care has increased. The many large scale investigations and inquiries that have taken place across the world have been instrumental in enabling us to understand the scale of the problem and the devastating effects this has had on In Care survivors.

The long-term effects of all forms of childhood abuse in any setting are covered in our other pages on the site, as is getting help.
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