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In 2021, there were over 850 arrests across the UK for viewing sexual images of
under-18s every single month.
Many of the people arrested have children of their own or contact with children
in their wider family. Compared to people convicted of other forms of sexual
offending, research suggests that people who view sexual images of under-18s
are more likely to be married and have children.
“It is very rare that anyone is aware of a person’s offending before it comes to
the attention of the police and the first these partners and children know of the
offending usually comes after a knock at the door,” says Deborah Denis, CEO of
the Lucy Faithfull Foundation.
“They are secondary victims of this offending and often left traumatised by the
shock what a loved one has done,” added Sheila Taylor, CEO of the NWG
Network. “They don’t know what to do next and how to find support.”
Support to build a future
To help these families, we’ve teamed up with other child protection
organisations and law enforcement agencies, including the NWG Network,
Centre of expertise on child sexual abuse, Marie Collins Foundation and the
National Police Chiefs’ Council.
We’ve produced an easy access service directory to guide partners or family
members of people who have been arrested for viewing sexual images of
under-18s to find support and information.
To view this directory, please see this link:
Marie Colins Services Supporting Families
Please let us know what you think.
Take Care
The Forum Team
under-18s every single month.
Many of the people arrested have children of their own or contact with children
in their wider family. Compared to people convicted of other forms of sexual
offending, research suggests that people who view sexual images of under-18s
are more likely to be married and have children.
“It is very rare that anyone is aware of a person’s offending before it comes to
the attention of the police and the first these partners and children know of the
offending usually comes after a knock at the door,” says Deborah Denis, CEO of
the Lucy Faithfull Foundation.
“They are secondary victims of this offending and often left traumatised by the
shock what a loved one has done,” added Sheila Taylor, CEO of the NWG
Network. “They don’t know what to do next and how to find support.”
Support to build a future
To help these families, we’ve teamed up with other child protection
organisations and law enforcement agencies, including the NWG Network,
Centre of expertise on child sexual abuse, Marie Collins Foundation and the
National Police Chiefs’ Council.
We’ve produced an easy access service directory to guide partners or family
members of people who have been arrested for viewing sexual images of
under-18s to find support and information.
To view this directory, please see this link:
Marie Colins Services Supporting Families
Please let us know what you think.
Take Care
The Forum Team