Sheryl is just one of more than 6,000 courageous victims and survivors of child sexual abuse who shared their experience with the Inquiry’s Truth Project. Her powerful words resonate with me; if we are to tackle child sexual abuse, we need to listen to, and learn from, victims and survivors’ experiences.
This month, the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse is launching its Legacy Project, commemorating that bravery and paying tribute to the thousands of victims and survivors who have helped pave the way for change to protect future generations of children. Throughout England and Wales, benches and plaques will be placed at up to 200 locations, inscribed with hopeful messages gathered directly from victims and survivors who have taken part in the Inquiry’s Truth Project. Each message has been chosen to spark conversation or prompt reflection, assuring victims and survivors they have been, and will continue to be, heard.
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