The Welsh Government has unveiled a 10-year strategy to prevent and respond to child sexual abuse.

The Strategy for Preventing and Responding to Child Sexual Abuse 2026-2036 has been co-produced with adult victim-survivors, the NSPCC, the Centre of Expertise on Child Sexual Abuse, Barnardo’s and the Lucy Faithfull Foundation.

Minister for Children and Social Care, Dawn Bowden said: “Child sexual abuse is abhorrent.

“Its impact can be life-altering, affecting a person long into adulthood.

“This strategy represents our unwavering commitment to tackling this issue head-on and a whole‑system approach where everyone works together towards the same goal is central to achieving our objectives.

“Through close partnership working we can build a safer Wales for every child."