Northern Ireland's Rise in Peer Abuse Cases

In Northern Ireland, a surge in reports of harmful sexualized behaviors among young people has health trusts receiving over two hundred thirty referrals in the past two years. Experts attribute this rise to increased awareness and social media influence, with cases often involving peer-on-peer abuse. A mother shares her familys trauma after her son was abused by another child, highlighting the lasting impact on mental health. Independent social workers advocate for comprehensive, faith-neutral sex education in schools to prevent such incidents and teach healthy boundaries. The Department of Education responds with significant investments in RSE resources and policies addressing peer abuse.

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