Question reference: S5W-31045
- Asked by: James Kelly, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 3 August 2020
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Current status: Answered by Joe FitzPatrick on 25 August 2020
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take to ensure that it supports victims of historic child sex abuse in Scottish football and their families.
Answer
The Scottish Government unreservedly condemns the abhorrent crime of sexual abuse, and we are working closely with a range of organisations to ensure all children can enjoy playing football in a safe and secure environment.
Through our Survivors of Childhood Abuse Support Fund, the Scottish Government currently funds 29 organisations across Scotland which support adult survivors of all forms of childhood abuse. It is a £10 million Fund over four years with an estimated spend of £2.5 million each year and has been increased by approximately £1.6 million from the previous Innovation and Development Fund in recognition of the significant increase in referrals and disclosures relating to childhood sexual abuse in recent years.
Further details on the funded organisations can be found at: https://www.gov.scot/publications/survivors-of-childhood-abuse-support-fund-2020-2021/