Former Schoolteacher is Sentenced After Sexual Abuse Confession

What Has the Police Response Been?

Following Mr. Jenkins’ initial confession, West Midlands Police set about investigating the details of the abuse he committed. This involved contacting the women Mr. Jenkins identified “out of the blue” to find out more about their respective experiences.

Investigating officer on the case, DC Gemma Rowan said: "We know that Jenkins groomed these girls at a time in their lives where personal circumstances made them vulnerable and he used his position of power and trust to abuse them."

Gemma Rowan also explained that their first enquiries were carried out during the pandemic, so many people were already feeling vulnerable and isolated. As a result, police officers made sure each of the women were supported and as comfortable as possible throughout the investigation.

We’re pleased to see this empathetic approach from West Midlands Police as it will have undoubtedly been incredibly difficult for the women affected to relive their memories so many years after the abuse the abuse took place.

Is it Ever Too Late to Report Abuse?

We know that a lot of people who suffered abuse a long time ago are hesitant to report it, as it can feel like too much time has passed for anything to be done. But as we’ve seen in the case of Peter Jenkins, it’s never too late to report your experience and pursue a form of justice.

Although Mr. Jenkins reported his own crimes to the police, the statements of each of the women he abused contributed significantly to his sentencing. DC Gemma Rowan stated that “it is testimony to the strength and power of these women that they supported this successful prosecution”.  

The long-lasting effects that would have been inflicted onto the children who were abused will be something that will never be forgotten. Along with their mental distress, their physical and psychological stress will live with them forever. We commend the children in the case for standing up and speaking out about these heinous crimes of this individual and hope this can bring a sense of well-deserved justice – and that it encourages other survivors of childhood abuse to come forward and seek legal action.

How Can Simpson Millar Help You?

If you’ve suffered at the hands of an abuser, even if it took place a long time ago, our Abuse Solicitors can help you. We’ve helped many survivors get justice and compensation after they’ve courageously come forward.

We know that taking the first step to talk isn’t easy, so we’ll do everything we can to make things as smooth as possible for you. And if you decide to make a claim for compensation, one of our Solicitors will be happy to talk through your options with you.

As well as making sure you’re fairly compensated for your suffering, our experienced Abuse Solicitors can help you access a large network of support and survivor groups, so you’ll never be short of any further help and support you need.

If you’ve been affected by Peter Jenkins in the past, please don’t hesitate to speak out, by calling us on 0808 239 1287. Our compassionate and understanding Solicitors are just a phone call away, and will be with you every step of the way.