Inquiry confirms it will investigate Telford abuse in next few months

The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse plans to talk to victims of grooming in Telford following claims that vulnerable teenagers were targeted over a number of years.

The inquiry said its Truth Project would be visiting Telford in the next few months.

The project is described by the inquiry as something which “gives victims and survivors of child sexual abuse the opportunity to talk in confidence with a facilitator. There are no legal consequences to attending a Truth Project session. Participants are not cross-examined, questioned or challenged”.

Chairwoman of the inquiry Alexis Jay (pictured) said: “It’s vital that everyone who wants to participate in the Truth Project has the opportunity to do so.

“I would encourage victims and survivors of child sexual abuse in Telford to get in touch with us. We can promise you that you will be heard, recognised and respected.

“Child sexual abuse can take many different forms and we want to hear from as many victims and survivors as possible.

“We can offer support before, during and after your confidential Truth Project session and you can also make recommendations for change that will feed into the inquiry’s recommendations.”

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