“We are known for this now”: The drawn-out aftermath of the Rotherham and Rochdale child exploitation scandal

Thirteen years on from the uncovering of a network of child sexual abusers in Rotherham and Rochdale, how do survivors live with their trauma

It is now nearly 13 years since five men were convicted of sexual offences against girls aged between 12 and 16 in Rotherham. These convictions led to the uncovering of a network of child sexual abusers in the town that has resonated ever since - not only in the UK but internationally.

In 2019, the town was rocked by the revelation that the far right gun…