North Wales sexual abuse victim urges others to get support

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North Wales has the second highest rate of sexual offences recorded in England and Wales.

Mr Chisholm said as well as feeling like should he being doing this as he was a man, he also felt embarrassment, but said the counsellor put him right at ease on the first occasion.

"We are seeing an increase in our referrals, and we've seen that year on year, but actually we think there are people out there that don't know about our service, and aren't coming forward, and reporting." "Lockdown has been very difficult for people, there is still a reluctance to report sexual violence and rape, because there's a taboo around it, they feel they might not be believed," said Ms McKeown.

"Although it's concerning that the rates look high, it also shows that people want to engage with the police and support service and they feel they won't be judged, they feel they will get the support and signposting," he said.The RASASC said victims of sexual violence often blame themselves thus putting up barriers in reaching out for help

 

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