There's been an increase in sexual assaults among teens, says Cari
“Choking is a massive issue,” among teenagers, psychotherapist Stella O’Malley told RTÉ’s Today with SOR show.
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“Choking is a massive issue,” among teenagers, psychotherapist Stella O’Malley told RTÉ’s Today with SOR show.
Support charity Cari believes “a five-year time span out of a child’s life is too long”.
CARI has said children suffering from sexual abuse may have to wait up to 18 months for therapy, unless funding is increased.
Sexual abuse service CARI says it has seen children as young as 8 with suicidal thoughts and mental health issues as a result of abuse.
The Commission for the Support of Victims of Crime helped more than 15,000 people last year.
Jennifer’s* son had to wait nine months after reporting his abuse before a HSE therapist was assigned.
Known as ‘Donal Lovely’, the late teacher is accused of abusing up to 100 boys over two decades.
HSE counselling services for children specifically exclude child sexual abuse as it is not considered a mental health issue.
CARI’s annual report for 2011 also showed change in callers’ primary concern from intra- to extra-familial abuse.
A 28-year-old woman was sentenced to 16-months for sexually assaulting and exploiting her four-year-old daughter.