"An analysis of police data undertaken by the National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) revealed a gap, with just seven cases investigated in 2024 out of 4,450 instances of child abuse, marking just 0.2 per cent of all investigations. However, when the NPCC assessed data from the National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC) it found that within a sample of 36,700 calls to their helpline between July 2016 and January 2025, 1,311 or 3.57 per cent mentioned organised and ritualistic abuse."
"The term is usually applied to a group of perpetrators or individuals who use rituals as a form of prolonged and repeated torture with the aim of controlling, silencing and terrorising their victims. In recent years, there has also been nine case reviews involving witchcraft, spirit possession and ritualistic abuse (WSPRA), with the children impacted ranging from between six weeks old to 14 years old."
"A similar survey of 100 UK psychologists found that 38 per cent had dealt with one or more cases of satanic or ritualised abuse, with a new report calling for urgent training across safeguarding practices to recognise such practices."
Ritualistic abuse of children represents a significantly underreported form of child maltreatment. Police data shows only seven cases investigated in 2024 out of 4,450 child abuse instances, yet helpline data from NAPAC indicates 3.57% of calls mention organized and ritualistic abuse. Surveys of UK psychologists reveal 38% have encountered satanic or ritualized abuse cases. Ritualistic abuse involves groups or individuals using rituals for prolonged torture to control and terrorize victims. Recent cases include nine reviews involving witchcraft and spirit possession practices targeting children from six weeks to 14 years old. High-profile cases demonstrate the severity, including organized abuse rings involving drugs, alcohol, and extreme violence. Experts call for urgent training in safeguarding practices to recognize and address these crimes.
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