Who to talk to if you experienced abuse in your childhood.
It's never too late to report abuse you experienced. Some people do not want to, some people may want to report their abuse to stop the offender abusing other children and for some, they find that reporting their abuse brings a sense of closure in their recovery journey, We know it is important that people do what is right for them. It is important to remember that it is never the survivor’s fault and they are not responsible for the actions of others. The perpetrator of the abuse is responsible for their actions.
If you do decide to, you can speak to the police about what happened to you. You can report abuse to the police no matter how long ago it happened. You can start by calling 101 and briefly explaining what you're calling about. They'll make sure you're put through to the right team who can support you.
Crimes can also be reported via Gloucestershire Constabulary website: www.gloucestershire.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/
