A SEXUAL abuse survivor said he would be open to speaking to school groups about his experiences after a Worcester campaigner reached out to him in support.

Shaun Jackson who waived his right to anonymity to speak to the Worcester News about the abuse he experienced at 13 said: "I don't mind going to schools. I don't mind talking about it in schools or people the same age as me just to say, 'have the guts to say something before it is too late.'"

"I'd like to forget about it, but I wouldn't mind talking out about it to tell them the signs."

Mr Jackson was contacted by Sam Heron who also waived her anonymity to talk openly about the sexual abuse she suffered as a teenager while in care under Worcestershire County Council.

Miss Heron has spoken at various women's groups to highlight the signs of abuse.

Mr Jackson said: "Sam has told me what she went through."

"I think there are more young girls who get abused. But it is hard for young lads, who are 13 or 14, they think 'I'm a man now, nothing can happen to me."

The 43- year-old said: "People are scared to say anything. Some lads think 'I don't want to tell my mum and dad'"

Mr Jackson said: "I have never been one for talking in support groups. In the end I thought 'I am just boring them.' I have tried with the AA. I tried group therapy years ago but in the end I just said 'I'm not doing it anymore.'"

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Mr Jackson told of his disappointment after reporting the historical abuse but after three years discovering that no charges would be brought against his alleged attacker.

Miss Heron who reached out to Mr Jackson after reading about his experience in the Worcester News said: “I want to back Shaun 100 percent. He is not alone, I know how he is feeling. I have carried it around for 14 years now.”