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December 10, 2024

Act on IICSA: A reform on safeguarding

The Act on IICSA campaign is a vital movement aimed at implementing the recommendations of the Independent Inquiry into Childhood Sexual Abuse (IICSA).

David Greenwood
Child Abuse - Schemes
December 02, 2024

Eastwood Park Detention Centre: compensation scheme for abuse survivors

It has been confirmed that the Eastwood Park Detention Centre Compensation Scheme will shortly commence following a meeting held with the Ministry of Justice. Compensation will be paid to ex-detainees who were physically abused or assaulted whilst serving their sentence.

Caroline Chandler, Rob Casey
Child Abuse - Schemes
November 28, 2023
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Church of England Redress Scheme update

The Church of England has committed to implement a redress scheme to compensate victims of child sex abuse within the church.

David Greenwood
Child Abuse - Church, Child Abuse - Schemes
November 08, 2023

Eastwood Park Detention Centre: update on compensation scheme for abuse survivors

Many boys were beaten by prison officers at Eastwood Park Detention Centre during the 1970s and 80s.

David Greenwood
Child Abuse, Child Abuse - Schemes
September 12, 2023
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Medomsley Detention Centre: compensation for abuse survivors

Earlier this year the Ministry of Justice finally agreed to open a scheme to pay compensation to those who suffered physical abuse at Medomsley

Rob Casey
Child Abuse - Schemes, Child Abuse
September 29, 2022
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Jesus Fellowship compensation scheme opens

The Jesus Fellowship has announced the opening of a compensation scheme for those caught up in this religious organisation.

David Greenwood
Child Abuse - Schemes, Child Abuse - Church
July 08, 2022
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Medomsley Detention Centre: abuse compensation scheme extended

The compensation scheme for those who suffered physical abuse at Medomsley Detention Centre has been extended.

Caroline Chandler
Child Abuse - Schemes, Child Abuse
December 03, 2021
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Lambeth Children's Home Redress Scheme

Our child abuse compensation department represents almost 500 survivors of abuse in Lambeth and to date has settled a high number of cases with damages reaching a total of over £15 million.

Amy Clowrey
Child Abuse - Schemes
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