Introduction
In this section we aim to advise on some of the queries we receive. If you have a particular question please let us know and we will do our best to answer. Your name will not be published as we use psuedonyms. Further queries will be answered over the coming weeks.
In this section, we aim to give advice about many aspects of false allegations. If you work with children and young people, and have not yet been falsely accused, you should read our article on what you can do to protect yourself against this danger.
In some case, we are able to give personal help and support to those who have been falsely accused. We may be able to offer support over the telephone, and in some cases we can help represent members in child protection meetings, disciplinary hearings, and tribunals.
Have you been accused?
If someone alleges that you have abused a child, the first thing you need to do is ask yourself whether the allegation is true. If it is true, you should seek legal advice and admit to it rather than lie about it. F.A.C.T. is not able to help those who have committed abuse.
For those who just caught up in the mire of false allegations you may find the following leaflets of particular interest:-
In this section you will also find answers to particular queries under different subject headings. If you have a query which is not addressed or if you have some additional information to share on the points raised please let us know
Please Note:
F.A.C.T. exists to support carers and teachers falsely accused and/or wrongly convicted of child abuse, and to lobby for change in the criminal justice system. F.A.C.T. is a voluntary organisation run by lay people. The views expressed in these pages are merely opinion. Any help that we give is provided on the basis of members experience of relevant issues which may, or may not, suit individual circumstances. F.A.C.T. accepts no responsibility for the way in which anyone viewing this site may wish to interpret and/or use the content, or information contained herein. If you have been falsely accused of child abuse you should always seek advice from an experienced and competent lawyer. You should do so at an early stage and throughout the investigative period.