A new website has launched to help victims and survivors of child sexual abuse and exploitation access support and understand whether a previously closed investigation could be reviewed.
IAmReady.org.uk provides guidance tailored to each person’s circumstances, including information about specialist support, reporting abuse to police and requesting a review of decisions made by police or the Crown Prosecution Service.
Developed in collaboration with victims and survivors, the website allows users to work through questions at their own pace, take breaks and save their progress to return later.
It also directs people towards independent support, including specialist organisations, Independent Sexual Violence Advisers and victim support services.
Understanding review options
Depending on their circumstances, users can find information about the Victims’ Right to Review scheme, the Child Sexual Abuse Review Panel and Operation Beaconport.
Operation Beaconport was established in November 2025 following Baroness Casey’s audit of group-based child sexual abuse and exploitation.
The operation is reviewing hundreds of cases involving group-based offending where a decision to take no further action was made between 1 January 2010 and 31 March 2025.
Victims and survivors can submit information about a previously closed case through the website for consideration by specially trained officers. They can also choose to receive updates about their request.
The website helps users identify which options may apply to them. Requesting a review does not automatically mean an investigation will reopen.
Support at the individual’s own pace
Chief Constable Becky Riggs, the National Police Chiefs’ Council lead for child protection and abuse investigation, said people deserve clear information, compassionate support and the opportunity to make informed decisions.
She acknowledged that questions can remain long after an investigation closes and that finding information or knowing where to turn can feel overwhelming.
Riggs said the website aims to give victims and survivors greater choice and control over how and when they seek information and support.
For more information about support services and potential review options, visit IAmReady.org.uk.
Source: Hertfordshire Constabulary
