The Inquiry launched the ‘National Listening Project’ on 13 July 2026 as part of our commitment to providing opportunities for people to be able to share their experiences with the Inquiry. We know people have been impacted by grooming gangs and the National Listening Project is open to victim and survivors of grooming gangs, family members, friends and survivor groups. If you would like to tell the Inquiry about your experiences, then please do so via the National Listening Exercise form. You can also fill the form out below:
The information you share will not form a formal witness statement or a legal document but will be used to inform the Inquiry’s work. It will help to show the impact of abuse, identify issues that require further examination, shape lines of inquiry, and inform future recommendations to make sure something like this can never happen again.
The Inquiry will produce summaries of the themes and experiences shared, ensuring that no one can be identified from the information summary. These summaries may be archived at the National Archives as part of the Inquiry record.
At the moment, we are gathering written accounts via our website. Soon you will also be able to share video recordings and voice notes. You can add that later if you wish to tell us your story in writing now.
This is just one way you can share your experience and there is no obligation to do so in the ways we have provided if you would prefer a different way.
Later this year we will be beginning one-to-one conversations with victims and survivors to learn more about their experiences and views in greater depth so we can speak with those who may wish to engage with us in a different way. All sessions will be conducted by trained facilitators and supported by specialist emotional support services.
Advocates
We understand that some victims and survivors may find it difficult to engage in groups or via the website but we want to support them to be able to work with us if they wish. The Inquiry will provide personalised support through a named trained individual advocate who will be alongside them through the process. This will be available to victims and survivors who do not have existing support from a support group or solicitor. We will provide further details about how to access this support later this year.