'Don't suffer in silence' says Manx charity
More than a third of all referrals to Victim Support Isle of Man involve sexual abuse and violence.
Thirty-four percent of people seen by the Manx charity for this reason are under the age of 18.
Today (5 February) marks the start of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week.
Chief Executive Lorna Trevethan told Manx Radio they want victims to feel empowered to speak out:
Health minister to give statement on Hospice funding
Claire Christian to speak to Keys members as charity announces redundancies
Majority of people on IOM not satisfied with travel options
New survey reveals less than 20% satisfied with reliability and cost of services
Gandeys Circus cancels Sunday shows due to high winds
Customers offered chance to rebook
Final round of bus strike action gets underway
Drivers balloted as weekend walkout begins
Hospice redundancies decision "tough to make but the right thing to do", says CEO
Charity boss outlines financial difficulties amid calls for government support