Sky News Daily Should the children of online sex offenders receive more support?
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Jul 16, 2025 Katerina Vittozzi, a North of England correspondent for Sky News, delves into the unseen struggles of families connected to online sex offenders. She shares heartbreaking insights from a 13-year-old girl, Ava, who faces shocking revelations about her father's crimes. The discussion highlights the emotional chaos and stigma these children endure, pointing out the glaring lack of support for them compared to offenders. It raises crucial questions about our responsibility to offer help to those left in the shadows of such traumatic circumstances.
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Ava's Shattering Discovery
- Ava was only 13 when she learned about her father's arrest for child sex offenses during a car ride, not knowing the reason initially.
- She overheard a police call, was told not to contact her dad, and later felt her world crumble upon learning the truth.
John's Admission of Offense
- John admitted to starting to view indecent images of children in 2013 and accumulated about a thousand such files by arrest.
- He described being caught through technology tracing and acknowledging the harmful impact after counseling.
John's Low Point After Arrest
- John faced crushing psychological pain after arrest, feeling suicidal within 24 hours.
- He was alone and overwhelmed, struggling to see a way through the ordeal.