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317 Alleged Abuse Victims Now Identified As Part Of Scouting Review

A review into abuse within scouting has now identified 317 alleged victims and 212 alleged perpetrat...
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4:26 PM - 11 Dec 2018



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317 Alleged Abuse Victims Now Identified As Part Of Scouting Review

TodayFM
TodayFM

4:26 PM - 11 Dec 2018



A review into abuse within scouting has now identified 317 alleged victims and 212 alleged perpetrators.

Children's Minister Katherine Zappone has received an update in numbers from Scouting Ireland, amid a continuing review of historical files and calls to a confidential helpline.

Initial figures revealed in November put the number at 71 alleged abusers and over 100 alleged victims.

Minister Zappone said the significant increase in numbers is a matter of "grave concern".

She said in a statement: "As more people come forward with further information to Scouting Ireland, Tusla the child and family agency, Gardaí and other front-line support services these numbers will in all probability increase.

"The public should be aware of this. All the agencies involved continue to work on providing verified figures."

She urged anybody who has been abused or who wishes to name an alleged perpetrator to come forward.

Scouting Ireland's confidential freephone helpline is available on 1800-221-199, and is operational from 9am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 6pm Saturday and Sunday.



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