A new report on grooming and sexual abuse has delivered a blunt assessment of systemic failures, but survivors are waiting to see if it translates into real action. Social affairs editor Alison Holt highlights that tangible, grassroots changes—not just words—are what victims truly need.

Editor’s Note: Reports like this often make headlines, but the real test is whether they spark actual reforms. For survivors, promises and policy papers mean little without concrete steps to prevent abuse and support victims. This story matters because it keeps the pressure on authorities to move beyond rhetoric and deliver results.