Manchester Historic School Abuse
While more steps are being taken to protect children from abuse in school, victims of historic child abuse may still be dealing with the effects of their abuse long into adulthood.
Solicitor Graduate, Abuse
TW: This article covers themes of sexual abuse
Peter Jenkins, also known as Peter Greenham, sexually abused four young girls between 1984 and 2005. Sadly, his crimes didn’t come to light until January 2020, when he suddenly confessed to having carried out the horrific abuse.
Mr. Jenkins has admitted to police that his perverse interest in grooming young girls started when he was a teenager, with his first assault on a 12-year-old girl taking place while he was a student at university. He then went on to sexually abuse a 16-year-old girl who babysat for him and his wife, as well as two pupils at the school he later worked in.
After pleading guilty at Warwick Crown Court, Mr. Jenkins has now been sentenced to 13 years in prison for his offences. This was achieved with contributions from the women Mr. Jenkins abused who courageously provided supporting evidence for his prosecution.
In this article, we’ve looked at the police response to Mr. Jenkins’ confession as well as how you can get help if you’ve been affected.
Our Child Abuse Solicitors have supported many victims of child abuse to rebuild their lives and get the justice they deserve. We understand that talking about abuse can be extremely traumatic, but our patient and empathetic Solicitors are here for you should you decide to speak out.
Everything you tell us will be handled with complete confidence. If you decide to take legal action, we can look at handling your case on a No Win, No Fee basis or you might be entitled to Legal Aid – ask us for details when you get in touch.
If you’ve been affected by this case or suffered any abuse as a child, our Abuse Solicitors could help you. Our team has years of combined experience and will approach your claim with the sensitivity and understanding it deserves.
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