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Historical sex abuse and mandatory reporting

  • 29-01-2018 12:41pm
    #1
    Meadhbus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34 ✭


    I think I was sexually abused by another child when I was little and I'm very confused about it. I go to counselling already and I'd like to bring it up, but I really don't want it reported.

    The person is not currently a danger to anyone, as far as I know. Can anyone explain the guidelines to me? I can't find a report that goes into detail.


Comments

  • #2
    qwerty13
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,272 ✭✭✭qwerty13


    As far as I know - but do check this out - if you bring it up in counselling they are compelled to report it. Not sure what the protocol is if you don’t name the person.


  • #3
    eviltwin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,495 ✭✭✭✭eviltwin


    They have to report it. Your counsellor will fully explain this to you, or at least they should. They can't report the other person without identifying information so don't give details regards names, addresses etc.

    Realistically, you don't have anything to worry about. Social services are unlikely to prioritise a historical case where two children were involved unless you have reason to suspect the person is still a risk.


  • #4
    Mr. Incognito
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,798 ✭✭✭Mr. Incognito


    I dont think you can prosecute a child for sexual offences as they dont have capacity but it depends on the age and type of the abuse

    I would think that sexual support services should be your first port of call- maybe a rape crisis centre would have more detailed information


  • #5
    Cash_Q
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,920 ✭✭✭Cash_Q


    If you provide identifying information and the offender appears likely to pose a risk to others then they are obliged to report it. If you talk vaguely about it and do not name the person then they will guide you through the process of disclosing as much as you are comfortable with and any reporting would come with your agreement and in a way and timescale that you agree with.


  • #6
    Airyfairy12
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,405 ✭✭✭Airyfairy12


    They wont report it. Theyre only expected to report issues like this if a child is in danger or you are in danger of hurting a child. Youre not a child and they wont report anything without your consent. The fact it was a child that abused you means that even if you did report it theres nothing the legal system could do. Is an historical case involving 2 children. Talk to your counsellor about it.


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