Statistics 

The statistics around sexual offending and sexually harmful behaviour reveal a concerning picture of escalation. The figures speak for themselves:

> We have 190 specialist therapists based all over the UK

> In the past 12 months, we received 1,300 referrals for clients looking for therapy

> It takes an average of 36 hours from a client enquiry until they are placed with a Therapist

> Since lockdown we have received double the number of enquiries from those aged 18 or under

> 35% of people contacting StopSO are suicidal

> Increase in referrals of clients who have a diagnosis of Neurodivergence

> Abusive exposure or early inquisitive internet search (average of mobile phone is 7

> Average age for viewing pornography is 8 years old