Detectives commend bravery of two abuse victims as Liversedge child sex offender jailed for nearly 20 years
Kirklees Safeguarding detectives have commended the bravery of two victims following he sentencing of a Liversedge child sex offender for 20 separate offences, including multiple counts of rape.
In a victim impact statement read to Leeds Crown court, one of the survivors said “I wish none of this had happened and I could just live my life normally but instead I must live with what happened and the effect it has had on me”.
Detective Inspector Paul Greatorex of Kirklees Child Safeguarding Unit, added: “The victims in this appalling case showed tremendous bravery throughout the investigation and court proceedings.
“Their fortitude in supporting the police and colleagues at the CPS with the investigation and prosecution has resulted in Garside being made to pay for crimes which have had a dreadful and long lasting impact on them both.
“I want to encourage any victims of unreported sexual offences, whether recent or non-recent, to please come forward and report them to us. Our specialist officers will support you through the criminal justice process, and we will thoroughly investigate and bring those responsible to justice.”
This statement from DI Greatorex reiterates the need for society as a whole to support survivors of any type of abuse to come forward so that the perpetrators can be brought to justice.
Statistics from Rape Crisis org confirm that “5 in 6 women who are raped don’t report - and the same is true for 7 in 8 men.”
There are a number of reasons why survivors feel they cannot approach police to discuss, these can include embarrassment, thinking the police won’t/can’t do anything about it or even that they would not be believed.
It is important to support and encourage any survivors to come forward and begin the process of bringing their perpetrator to justice. There are many organisations, charities and support groups who can offer assistance and stand by you whilst you begin the reporting process.
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