Helpline: 0800 980 1958
Early in 2026, We Stand carried out a comprehensive survey and follow up consultation, exploring the experiences, needs, and priorities of non‑abusing parents and carers whose children have been sexually abused.
The data reveals a stark and consistent picture: families navigating child sexual abuse (CSA)—particularly intrafamilial abuse—face profound emotional, practical, and systemic challenges, and often struggle to access the specialist, trauma‑informed support they urgently need.
Thank you to all of the parents and carers who contributed to the survey and consultations. We truly appreciate the time and emotional energy it takes to share your experiences and expertise.
Click on the buttons below to download the final reports
We Stand with families impacted by child sexual abuse. We are here for your family when you need us most. We hear you and we are here for you.
We Stand offers a range of support services and information for families affected by child sexual abuse. All services can be accessed via our national helpline on 0800 980 1958
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National helpline
Counselling services
Family Support Service
Legal services, advice & support
Resources
We would like to express huge thanks to all of the families who worked with We Stand on the review of the repeal of the presumption of parental involvement .
The Government announced the repeal in October 2025 and the report is available to read here.
The repeal has now been included in the Courts and Tribunals Bill at Part 2, s17. You can find a link to the proposed legislation here
This is a massive step forward for non abusing parents and carers impacted by intrafamilial sexual abuse of their children.
We offer life-changing services to support the non-abusing parents and carers of children who have been sexually abused.
If you’d like to help us continue to offer these services, please make a donation or consider fundraising for us.
We hear you,
we’re here for you
Charity Number: 1139077
