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Victims of child sexual abuse in the North East urged to speak to the Truth Project; The project will look into child protection failings and aim to create a safer place for youngsters in the future.

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Byline: Michael Muncaster

Victims of child sexual abuse in the North East are being encouraged to share their experiences as part of a Government inquiry.

A campaign has been launched ahead of events in Newcastle next month where victims can speak in a supportive and confidential environment to the Truth Project.

It is part of an independent inquiry into child sexual abuse, which will look into child protection failings within UK institutions.

Recommendations will then be issued to the Government on how to create a safer place for youngsters in the future.

The inquiry is piloting a campaign to raise awareness of the Truth Project inNewcastleand will be featured on billboards, posters and radio channels in the city.

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Drusilla Sharpling, inquiry panel member and head of the Truth Project, said: "People from all walks of life experience child sexual abuse.

"Whoever you are, and whatever your background, the Truth Project is here to listen to you.

"The experiences victims and survivors share with the inquiry will help us make recommendations to keep children safe in future, so that...

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