The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) confirmed on Monday 17 November that they have launched an investigation following safeguarding concerns recently highlighted and made public by the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.
The PSNI is appealing for anyone who wishes to make a report or disclose information to contact police directly on 101 or via the dedicated email address: PCIenquiry@psni.police.uk.
If victims want to avail of support or talk to someone who can help them navigate what is a triggering or traumatic time, please contact the Victim Support NI helpline on: 028 9013 0405. They are on hand to help and can signpost you on to other local agencies if required. You can contact them from 9am to 5pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and 9am to 9pm on Thursdays.