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February 13, 2025
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Switalskis child abuse team secure £100,000 for survivor

Sally Smith of Switalskis’ Child Abuse Department recently acted for a client who recovered £100,000 in damages from a family member who had sexually abused them as a child over a prolonged period of time. 

Sally Smith
Child Abuse, Client Story
February 11, 2025

Bradford must be included in the National Grooming Gang Inquiry

Survivors of child sexual exploitation (CSE) in the Bradford district have endured unimaginable suffering.

David Greenwood
Child Abuse
February 10, 2025
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Time limit for child sexual abuse claims to be removed

Survivors of child abuse have received a significant boost following the government’s landmark announcement that time limits will no longer prevent them from bringing civil claims for compensation.

David Greenwood
Child Abuse
February 02, 2025

Eastwood Park Detention Centre Compensation Scheme now open

Switalskis has started to receive offers to settle claims for a large number of clients seeking compensation under a Ministry of Justice compensation scheme that pays compensation to applicants who were physically abused / assaulted whilst serving sentences – Detention Centre Orders – at Eastwood Park Detention Centre. The Scheme officially opened in January 2025.

Rob Casey, Caroline Chandler
Child Abuse
January 30, 2025
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Teenage girls raped after being ‘befriended’ by gang members in Rotherham

Three men have appeared at Sheffield Crown Court, charged with sexually assaulting two teenage girls.  

Amy Clowrey
Child Abuse
January 29, 2025
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Former South Yorkshire Police Officers arrested for historical abuse of children: an update

The Independent Office of Police Conduct (“IOPC”), has confirmed that they will be directing an investigation in Rotherham which looks at historical abuse by police officers.

Amy Clowrey
Child Abuse
January 24, 2025
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Teaching online safety in schools: A guide for teachers

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.

David Greenwood
Child Abuse
January 23, 2025
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Bradford grooming scandal: A call for investigation

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.

David Greenwood
Child Abuse, Press
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