The Effects of Child Abuse: Malcolm Underhill Speaks to Chris Anderson

Malcolm Underhill, partner and child abuse solicitor in IBB Solicitors speaks to Chris Anderson, Executive Director of MaleSurvivor.org.

The topics discussed included :

• The process of sharing, healing and recovering from abuse
• Mandatory reporting of suspected incidents of child abuse
• Child abuse victims do not always receive adequate support from authorities: police, schools, medical
• The effects of child abuse on emotional development of children
• The effects of child abuse on mental health: anxiety, depression, suicide, PTSD
• The possible long-term effects of child abuse on physical health: chronic medical conditions eg. diabetes

Resources:

• MaleSurvivor.org
• Healing Weekends of Recovery
• Male Survivor International Conference Oct/Nov 2014
• Legal Advice on Child Abuse and Compensation Claims in the UK
• Issues Surrounding Child Abuse in Schools and Other Institutions
• Support strategies for children who have been abused and their families

For more information on the Weekends of Healing, male abuse survivor resources please visit malesurvivor.org. For legal advice on how to claim compensation for child abuse please speak to one of our child abuse solicitors on 01895 207284 email PI@ibblaw.co.uk and one of our team will be able to help you. Alternatively please visit https://www.ibblaw.co.uk/service/personal-injury-and-clinical-negligence/…