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Letter: When children speak of sexual abuse, the system must be ready to act

The Cayman Islands has made progress in encouraging survivors of sexual abuse to come forward. Now we must ensure the system is ready to respond.
Commissioner of Police Kurt Walton talks to reporters at a 14 May press briefing on crime stats. - Photo: Norma Connolly

Reported sex crimes increased 21%

The Cayman Islands saw a 21% rise in sexual offences last year compared to 2023, mostly due to an increase in rape and indecent exposure incidents, police say.

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