The Latest Breaking News from Sexual Abuse

New laws set to expand national redress scheme access

As parliament marked the fifth anniversary of the apology to child sexual abuse survivors, new laws will expand access to the national redress scheme.

AAP · Nov 13, 2023

Catholic dioceses are declaring bankruptcy. Abuse survivors say it’s a ‘way to silence’ them

The insolvency of California dioceses has caused some cases be put on hold, even as a $175m cathedral has risen over Oakland

The Guardian - US · Nov 12, 2023

Video chat service Omegle shuts down following years of user abuse claims

Omegle, a video chat service that connects users with strangers at random, is shutting down after 14 years following ample misuse of the platform — particularly the sexual abuse of minors

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023

Retired businessman will lead Boy Scouts of America as it emerges from scandal-driven bankruptcy

The new president of the Boy Scouts of America plans to reverse the trend of declining membership and improve safety programs as the organization emerges from bankruptcy following a sexual abuse scandal

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023

I was a ward of the state. The horrors of the Parramatta Girls’ Home were legendary

Readers are advised this article discusses sexual abuse.

The Conversation · Nov 2, 2023

Push for character references to be dropped for paedophiles

A petition is before the Legislative Assembly.

The Canberra Times · Nov 2, 2023

What is eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing? And can EMDR help children recover from trauma?

Childhood traumatic experiences are common. Almost one in three (32%) Australians reported being physically abused as a child, 31% experienced emotional abuse, 28.5% were victims of sexual abuse and 9% were neglected. Some 40% of Australians were exposed to domestic violence against a parent.

The Conversation · Nov 2, 2023

'Momentous decision': Hunter sexual abuse survivors given hope in High Court decision

'This is certainly a momentous decision and will have a huge impact.'

Newcastle Herald · Nov 1, 2023

Justice for Australian victims of child sexual abuse is being blocked by a legal tactic – and it must stop

Permanent stays are supposed to be used only in ‘exceptional’ circumstances but are being used regularly by institutions to defend historical abuse claims

The Guardian - AU · Nov 1, 2023

Ex-North Dakota lawmaker charged with traveling for sex with minor, receiving child sex abuse images

A retired Republican state senator from North Dakota has been charged with traveling to Prague intending pay for sex with a minor, and with receiving images depicting child sexual abuse

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023