Historical Child Sexual Abuse

The basis for changing the legal approach to confessional secrecy is the conclusion that religions mask and thus protect perpetrators of child sexual abuse

The importance of DNA evidence in crime investigation in general and historical child sexual abuse specifically, cannot be overstated.

The law in Australia regarding the protection of children from sexual abuse varies and differs from state to state and territory. Each jurisdiction has its characteristics. There are contrasts in who must report when child sexual abuse is suspected, the basis for the duty to report (concern, suspicion, or reasonable belief), what types of neglect and abuse must be reported, and to whom the report should be made.

As of June 2021, nearly 600 child sexual abuse lawsuits have been filed against the Brooklyn Diocese.  These lawsuits were mainly for the diocese’s protection of priests abusing their parishioners, especially children.

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?

Koffels Law firm is seeking witnesses to alleged child sexual abuse perpetrated by Stuart Hawkins who was a teacher of Parramatta Marist High School between 1975 and 1993.