childhood sexual abuse

Australia’s Royal Commission on the Institutional Response to Child Sexual Abuse found multiple and persistent failures of religious institutions to keep children safe, and a culture of secrecy and cover-ups that had devastating consequences for the entire life of the children who had suffered sexual abuse.

Rumours had circulated within Cricket Australia that Ian King liked little boys but that did not stop his sexual abuse – so who was to blame?

The earlier sexual abuse survivors receive help and support, the more successful they will be in dealing with the aftermath and getting on with their lives.

What is the newly signed Child Sex Abuse Victims Act in the US? What does it do? What Does it Cover and Who Does it Help?

In this article, you will find information about the features and requirements of the National Redress Scheme. In addition, we will disclose the main disadvantages for applicants and what might be a great alternative in compensation for harm caused by institutional child sexual abuse.

Koffels Solicitors and Barristers are seeking witnesses to child sexual abuse perpetrated by Father David Anthony O’Hearn. The crimes occurred in the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle north of Sydney in the 1980s and 1990s. At the same time, O’Hearn served in various parishes.

Koffels Solicitors & Barristers are currently acting for numerous victims of Adrian Nisbett, with allegations of sexual abuse spanning a period between 1976 and 2002. If you have any information concerning historical institutional child sexual abuse at Knox Grammar School by Adrian Nisbett or any other teacher, would you kindly please help sexual abuse survivors by completing the form below or by calling Sarah McLellan, Senior Associate, on 02 9283 5599.

Koffels Solicitors & Barristers are seeking witnesses to allegations of institutional child sexual abuse at Gordon West Public School in 1988 and at the then Mosman Spastic Centre.

John McMillan pleaded guilty to a run of institutional child sexual abuse claims whilst he worked at Preshil and Wesley College between 1975 and 1996