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Study reveals one in 10 children in the UK suffer abuse - Dec 2008

The true scale of the maltreatment of children in the UK is revealed by child abuse experts today who say that one in 10 suffers physical, sexual, emotional abuse or neglect.

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Key facts and figures from the NSPCC

Key facts and figures about child abuse and the NSPCC

The NSPCC have put together a list of facts and figures which will give you a better picture of the extent of child abuse in the UK, and how we can all help end cruelty to children. 

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Child abuse - your rights

Useful links to additional advice and support for victims of child abuse.

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Prevalence rates for victims of sexual offending

Did you know...

 

...that the accepted prevalence rates for victims are:

Women - 21% of total adult UK population =  5.1 million     

Men        - 11% of total adult UK population =  2.5 million

Total prevalence figures = 7.7 million adult survivors

 

The Victims’ Fund for 2008/09 was £1.25 million.  That works out at 17 pence per victim!  The price of a small chocolate bar....

 

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