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*TW* What happens if I report historic sex offences

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worriedandunsure1 · 05/07/2021 20:10

Nc'd for this as it's a very sensitive issue and I don't want it linking to my other posts.

I've been torn up inside for years about whether or not to report someone who groomed me as a teenager and did things they shouldn't have done (including taking photos). I worry that they may be doing this now to young people and I imagine it's a lot easier to do nowadays with so many kids using the internet all the time.

I feel like it's the right thing to report him, but it's bringing a lot of memories back and I feel quite overwhelmed.

It would make me feel a lot better if I knew what to expect to happen if I make a report. I also live in a different part of the country now (I'm not sure if he does too) so I don't know which police or department I should contact.

I fully appreciate that it's incredibly unlikely that any conviction would come about as a result of my reporting what happened to me, but it could make a difference if some concerned parents or a young person make a report about something that's going on now and the police already have information about him.

If anyone knows anything about this kind of thing, I would be so so grateful for some advice about where to report it and what to expect once I have done.

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GrolliffetheDragon · 08/07/2021 12:37

I would suggest contacting your local Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) and have a a chat with them. They can advise you on the process and may be able to offer short term (six sessions usually) counselling.

My experience was that the police were very, very pushy and I wish I'd known to go to the SARC first to talk about the options.

Doyoulookback · 08/07/2021 13:47

Very interesting thread thank you

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