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The Story Of Steven Larkins In 2013, Scouts Australia’s NSW branch was investigated by the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. Part
Over two weeks in 2015, the Royal Commission heard shocking evidence revealing the dark history of child sexual abuse and cover-ups at the prestigious Knox
Newcastle survivor says a damning report on Archbishop Philip Wilson was “vindication” Peter Creigh, a survivor of child sexual abuse in the Newcastle Diocese, has
When we browse the comments on our paedophile offender articles on Facebook, we see the same call to action over and over again – castration.
Mishandling of A Child Sexual Abuse Case Leads to David Hogg’s Overturned Conviction To the ordinary person, the strong police case against David Hogg looked
Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott filmed leaving George Pell’s prison A strong start to December for Tony Abbott: the Former Prime Minister was caught by
The North Coast Children’s Home in Lismore is one of the worst offending institutions in New South Wales. During the Royal Commission, several child abuse
This story was written by Joanne McCarthy and The Newcastle Herald. This story ‘Carl Stafford was a Marist Brother who left the order before molesting
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This story was written by Joanne McCarthy and The Newcastle Herald. This story ‘House of evil’ predator jailed until 2053 for crimes against boys first appeared on Newcastle
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care has acknowledged a convicted paedophile was present at Survivor Advisory Group meetings alongside victims of child
Shocking Hazing Rituals In The Australian Armed Forces Hazing rituals or ‘bastardisation’ have been a feature in many institutions for generations. This is the practice
The High Court has decided to hear Cardinal George Pell’s appeal against his conviction. Special leave to appeal was referred to the Full Court of
Will my Centrelink benefits stop when I get my compensation? Many survivors are anxious about the impact that a compensation payment may have on their
George Pell has landed a job at the Melbourne Assessment Prison. Pell is paid ten dollars a week to weed and water the small garden
Catholic Priest David Joseph Perrett Pleads Not Guilty Father David Joseph Perrett spent his thirty year career as a Catholic priest in the Armidale Diocese.
The Graeme Lawrence verdict has been handed down by the Newcastle District Court. He could serve up to 8 years jail for sexually abusing a
Survivors of psychological and serious physical abuse in Queensland institutions will now be able to sue for damages under state law reforms which aim to
“The old and tired judge fell asleep in full view of victims during hearings of the Royal Commission.” Can it get any worse? In the
Time is running out. If you miss the deadline the door will shut. Victims of serious violence and sexual abuse in the Army, Navy or
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