Advances in digital forensic technology are transforming the way sexual abuse cases are being investigated. These developments are enabling the police to uncover evidence, identify offenders and allow the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) to proceed to criminal trial and secure justice for survivors in circumstances where this may previously have been far more difficult.

Girls are being groomed and exploited by drug gangs across Britain, often through manipulation, control and promises of affection or belonging. While attention has focused heavily on grooming gangs, the experiences of girls caught up in criminal exploitation can be overlooked. Their stories raise important questions about how these victims are recognised, protected and supported.

The Royal College of Psychiatrists has issued a public apology to adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, acknowledging that many have not received the understanding and support they needed when speaking about their experiences.

A man convicted of child trafficking offences connected to the sexual exploitation of young girls in South Yorkshire has appeared before Sheffield Crown Court after being arrested in Switzerland.