Child Sexual Abuse Survivor Stories
At Koffels Solicitors & Barristers, we are privileged to work with individuals and families who have faced deeply personal and often traumatic circumstances. Many of our clients understandably choose to remain anonymous — a decision we fully respect — given the sensitive nature of the matters they have endured and the privacy they deserve.
We are equally humbled by those who have chosen to share their experiences publicly. Their willingness to appear on video and speak openly about their journey reflects not only courage but also a desire to help others understand that recovery and justice are possible.
Whether named or unnamed, every testimonial represents a story of trust, resilience, and the pursuit of fairness — values that lie at the heart of everything we do.
Video Testimonials
I’m just a little boy – who’s going to believe me?
Ross had the moral conviction to act and the strength of character to take these institutions on
Abuse at the hands of a music teacher at Ringwood Technical College
made it possible for me to talk after all those decades
Ross responded in a very humane, professional, loving way
if you’re watching this video and you’re unsure, write yourself a letter and give it a crack, because I tell you what, it’s life-changing
Abuse Survivor Stories – St Stanislaus College Bathurst
I’ve ruined so many friendships with mates like that have had to put up with me over the years of being pure anger.
I’m a survivor of the Daruk Boys’ Home
anybody that’s you know sitting back trying to build up the courage please pick the phone up and get yourself some some assistance
You put your hand up and you hold somebody responsible
don’t think we’re on a scale of whether your assault is less important than somebody else’s assault
A feeling of justice and recompense
when i watched the royal commission a couple of years ago i really hit the booze hard
I had great confidence in Koffels
if this if this video reaches out to just one person, i know that i’ve done the right thing
There Is Light At The End of the Tunnel
Alan spoke about his experience of the legal system and process of making a compensation claim and what gave him the fortitude to see his mission to hold the Catholic Church to account for the terrible experiences it had sanctioned against him.
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If you or someone close to you has had experience of being represented by Koffels Solicitors & Barristers, and you’d like to share that experience, we’d like to hear about it. You can use the form here to submit a written review or to indicate if you’d be happy to do an audio or video review.
Client Testimonials
Immense empathy for my feelings and emotions during each stage of the legal case.
While attending The Scots College in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, a so-called elite private school, I was abused by a teacher while on a… Read more “Immense empathy for my feelings and emotions during each stage of the legal case.”
At every stage of the journey, I felt heard and supported
It is great pleasure I write this review of my experience with Koffles. After my initial experience with The Redress Scheme I had become even… Read more “At every stage of the journey, I felt heard and supported”
Always professional and patient, steady and calm.
I’ve been reflecting on the day spent together and all that it entailed. It occurred to me that our two professions have quite a few… Read more “Always professional and patient, steady and calm.”
I was treated with sincerity and compassion
I am another victim of child abuse. At the age of 10, the person to whom I was entrusted for a safe education was also… Read more “I was treated with sincerity and compassion”
With some confidence reading these stories, I took a leap of faith and reached out to Koffels
After 34 years of bearing the pain of physical, verbal and sexual abuse internally, I come across some articles about sexual abuse survivors. What these… Read more “With some confidence reading these stories, I took a leap of faith and reached out to Koffels”
Thanks for the help
After finally getting the courage up to speak to someone about what I had been through i’m dealing with it a bit better thanks for… Read more “Thanks for the help”
Justice for me and perhaps justice for all those hurt along the wa
“To do and to teach” That’s the motto of the once-great order of the Christian Brothers. A school I first attended in 1977, a year… Read more “Justice for me and perhaps justice for all those hurt along the wa”
Koffels fights to achieve maximum compensation
Marea Hickie and the team at Koffels provide a high level of service whilst striving to get the best possible result. The team members are… Read more “Koffels fights to achieve maximum compensation”
The payout I received has restarted my life
Thank you very much for all the hard work you and your Team have done over the past 3 years. As an abuse survivor at… Read more “The payout I received has restarted my life”
Koffels Solicitors are truly Extraordinary
Thank you for all the legal expertise throughout the time you have acted for me, I feel lucky to have experienced the efforts with your… Read more “Koffels Solicitors are truly Extraordinary”
I wish you all the very best in this worthy fight.
As a former student at Knox Grammar, I really appreciate the firm’s efforts in obtaining justice for all the boys abused at that vile institution.… Read more “I wish you all the very best in this worthy fight.”
Very happy with the result
Thank you Ross. Fantastic team to work throughout my claim. Very supportive and very happy with the result.
The care and the delicacy
Dear Ross I would sincerely like to thank the team at Koffels Solicitors & Barristers, and particularly Stephen Dixon for the care and the delicacy… Read more “The care and the delicacy”
Fully fluent in all recondite aspects of the new global bank data sharing initiatives
I sought some advice for a friend regarding savings held in an overseas account and it’s implications under the new [CRS] Common Reporting Standard. I… Read more “Fully fluent in all recondite aspects of the new global bank data sharing initiatives”
A big thank you to Ross and the team
A big thank you to Ross and the team. Great support and understanding of the nature of my claim. Fantastic service.
At all points of the process it was my decision as to how much I could contribute
No-one wants to have to start a legal matter…but if you’re going to go down that road, I would certainly recommend Koffels for such sensitive… Read more “At all points of the process it was my decision as to how much I could contribute”
I would recommend Koffels to anyone
I would recommend Koffels to anyone. Ross and his team did a great job which resulted in a fantastic outcome.
Ross, a big thank you to you and the team
Ross, a big thank you to you and the team. Couldn’t have got through it without your support and care.
A thorough job with a good result.
Thank you for all the hard work to Ross and his personal injury team. A thorough job with a good result.
We appreciated his wise advice and counsel
As Edmund Burke said “the only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing”. So when I saw you… Read more “We appreciated his wise advice and counsel”
the Koffels Team gave me clear understanding of my legal rights
To whom it may concern, Koffels successfully represented me on a Damages Claim that we placed against an Institution that was remiss in their legal… Read more “the Koffels Team gave me clear understanding of my legal rights”
I immediately felt at ease
No one wants to see a Lawyer but when I spoke to Ross about the nature of my claim, I immediately felt at ease and… Read more “I immediately felt at ease”
Submit Your Review or Testimonial Here
If you or someone close to you has had experience of being represented by Koffels Solicitors & Barristers, and you’d like to share that experience, we’d like to hear about it. You can use the form here to submit a written review or to indicate if you’d be happy to do an audio or video review.