ENGLAND, WALES TO HELP ABUSE VICTIMS REMOVE ONLINE IMAGES
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Child sexual abuse victims in England and Wales will receive support to identify and remove images of their abuse from the internet. The Echo project forms part of a broader support package designed to reduce ongoing trauma for survivors.
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