Here, we’ve explained some of the most common effects of abuse to help you put your feelings into words. Abuse takes many forms and it’s different for everyone. Still, many of the consequences are In today’s digital world, teaching online safety in schools is more important than ever. As children are exposed to the internet from a young age, it's essential that teachers provide them with the tools to navigate the online space safely. While schools often use filters and parental controls, many children also have personal devices where they may encounter online risks.

The grooming gang scandal in Bradford is likely to be one of the most significant crises of its kind in the UK, potentially eclipsing the horrors uncovered in Rotherham. As someone who has worked with hundreds of survivors across South and West Yorkshire, it is clear to me that Bradford faces a reckoning.

The abuse at Skircoat Lodge, a former care home in West Yorkshire, has been a matter of public concern for many years. Malcolm Phillips, the manager of Skircoat Lodge for nearly two decades, was convicted in 2001 for the repeated sexual abuse of children in his care and sentenced to seven years in prison.

A recent report by His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary has revealed significant shortcomings in Cleveland Police's handling of child abuse cases.