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The report says abuse often happens out of sight and is rarely talked about (Stock image)

Action needed on silence around child sex abuse - report

Societal silence around child sexual abuse needs to be addressed, according to the support charity One in Four.

The Jesuit Order named a further 15 deceased Jesuits who have been the subject of child sexual abuse complaints

Jesuit report 'step in right direction' - One in Four CEO

The Chief Executive of One in Four has said she has no doubt that more people will be named as perpetrators and abusers, both by religious orders and other organisations.

Ireland • 13 Feb

Allegations of abuse against members of the Spiritan Order have emerged

Spiritan public inquiry not ruled out - McEntee

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has not ruled out a public inquiry into sexual abuse at schools run by the Spiritan order.

Ireland • 14 Nov 22

Many people sought support for the first time because Covid-19 restrictions led some survivors to experience panic attacks (stock image)

Waiting list for psychotherapy services due to demand

One in Four, the organisation which supports people who have experienced sexual violence, was forced to create a waiting list for its psychotherapy services last year due to demand.

Ireland • 20 Oct 21

Maeve Lewis said she was aware of at least four people who had taken their own lives while waiting for an appointment

Support group warns of suicide risk over waiting list

The sexual violence support group One In Four has warned of the risk of suicide among vulnerable people waiting long times for appointments.

Ireland • 01 Jul 19

One in Four says it sent 91 child protection notifications to Tusla last year but only one of the many accused is now being monitored

Charity says Tusla under-resourced to protect children

The One in Four charity has said it is extremely worried that dangerous sex offenders may be continuing to abuse children, even though it has alerted the child and family agency Tusla to allegations against them.

One In Four • 04 Oct 17

Maeve Lewis was commenting on yesterday's HIQA report into the referral of child abuse cases

Report shows lack of action on child abuse cases

Survivors' support group One in Four has said Tusla's investigations into entirely credible allegations of child sexual abuse throughout the State regularly conclude with no action being taken.

News • 05 Feb 16

Many young men began offending by downloading images of child sexual abuse

Charity notes rise in young sex offender numbers

The One in Four organisation has reported a marked increase in the number of young sex offenders attending it for treatment.

News • 01 Oct 14

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