Young woman given High Court support orders over abuse case

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The young woman was given High Court orders to facilitate residential care after alleged sexual abuse, reported on 24 June 2019.

The judge was told she needed continuing support and had disclosed alleged sexual abuse by more than 12 named individuals. Criminal proceedings were pending against her mother and maternal grandfather. The court also heard concerns about self-harming behaviour and was told her treating psychiatrist considered her current psychiatric unit unsuitable for long-term placement.