Wives and partners of abusers often blame the child for whatÂ’s happened, with one woman calling her 11 year old a slut for stealing her husband from her.
One in Four says treating abusers and their partners is vital to protect children.
Maeve Lewis is Director of One in Four
The charity says younger men are now abusing, having become sexualised online, through child pornography.
Juliette Gash reports;