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Abuse survivor awarded $1.9m from Archdiocese of Melbourne over Desmond Gannon crimes

The former altar boy is among more than 20 people who have lodged child sexual abuse claims with the Catholic Church against convicted paedophile priest Desmond Gannon. His win may pave the way for other victims to take similar action.

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New Zealand sets up helpline for adults sexually attracted to children

Government-backed pilot project will provide confidential self-referral service that aims to prevent child sexual abuse

The Guardian - AU

Former Chilean priest found guilty of sex abuse and rape

A former priest and top aide to Santiago's archbishop was found guilty on Wednesday of repeated sexual abuse and rape, the result of 2018 scandal that ensnared multiple high-ranking members of the Chilean Catholic Church.

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Sharing the most personal of stories can be difficult, but empowering for victim-survivors of child sexual abuse

Paul, a survivor of child sexual abuse, decided to share his story in the media. He says it has been a difficult process, but an overwhelmingly positive one.

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Edinburgh prisoner who attacked two young girls dies behind bars in Saughton

While serving at HMP Edinburgh, he was sentenced to a further 10 years behind bars in August 2021 for the sexual abuse of two more victims - one when the victim was a teenager, and the other a child

Edinburgh Live

Nassar victims, including Simone Biles, allege FBI failed to protect them, seek $1 billion-plus

DETROIT — Alleging the FBI mishandled its investigation into sexual abuse allegations against Michigan State University sports doctor Larry Nassar, some of gymnastics’ biggest names have filed claims seeking more than $1 billion against the bureau, attorneys announced Wednesday.

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Scots pensioner who raped two girls dies in custody

David Ferguson, who had been serving two 10-year sentences for a campaign of sexual abuse, was found by guards on Saturday, June 4.

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Former Bristol scout leader jailed for sexual abuse of five boys

Andrew Gibson kept dark secret for more than 40 years, court told

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Kubbra Sait reveals she was sexually abused by her 'uncle' as a teen: Although uncomfortable, I kept quiet'

Kubbra Sait has come up with her memoir titled, ‘Open Book: Not quite a Memoir’ where the actress has confessed that she has been a victim of sexual abuse as a teenager.

The Times of India

Morning mail: ‘shocking’ rate of aged care sexual abuse, Queen ‘humbled’ by support, June tunes

Monday: Peak rights group for older Australians demands urgent action. Plus: Rafael Nadal wins his 14th French Open

The Guardian - AU

‘Shocking’ rate of sexual abuse of aged care residents barely changed since royal commission

Peak rights group for older Australians demands urgent change after 530 incidents of sexual abuse reported in last quarter of 2021

The Guardian - AU

Former Australian under-19 cricketer Jamie Mitchell sues Cricket Australia over sexual abuse allegations

Jamie Mitchell is taking the sport's governing body to court over allegations he was abused by a member of the team's staff during a 1985 under-19 tour of India and Sri Lanka.

ABC News

Online child sexual abuse cases | CBI to send legal requests to several countries

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The Hindu

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia paid $78.5 million in clergy sex abuse reparations — far less than anticipated

Under a reparations program for victims of sexual abuse launched in 2018, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia has paid $78.5 million on 438 claims — far less than the $126 million estimated two years ago, according to a final report released Thursday.

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Survivor of sexual abuse by paedophile coach Ian King sues Cricket Australia and Cricket ACT

A survivor of sexual abuse at the hands of former junior cricket coach Ian King sues Cricket Australia and Cricket ACT over the ongoing fallout of the ordeal.

Reason

6 Months in Jail for Speaking to Newspaper About Your Court Case

In most states, if a court issues a gag order and you don't appeal it, you can go to jail for violating it even if you later argue that it violates your First Amendment rights.

Texas Observer

Southern Baptists Face Up to Sexual Abuse

“The rot runs deep in this institution.”

Reason

Brickbat: Photo Finish

Upper Providence Township, Pennsylvania, police have charged Bruce Stanley Garner, a former school bus driver for the Marple Newtown School District, with 139 counts each of invasion of privacy, unlawful contact with a minor, criminal use of communication facility, and sexual abuse of children. He also faces one count each…

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Tas school cleaner abused boy, broke trust

A female school cleaner in Tasmania has been jailed for one year for the persistent sexual abuse of a 13-year-old boy over about four months.

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Female school cleaner jailed for sexual abuse of 13yo Tasmanian boy

A female cleaner at a Tasmanian school who sexually abused a 13-year-old male student is imprisoned for at least six months, with the family angry over what they say is an "absolutely disgraceful" outcome.

ABC News

Survivor says she was 'honoured' to be chosen to share her story with Tasmania's child sexual abuse commission of inquiry

Now a parent herself, Rachel says she has a new appreciation of just how deeply abuse she suffered at school affected her own mother, a woman she says was her "saviour".

Los Angeles Times

Commentary: The Southern Baptists are having a come-to-Jesus moment

When Jesus became exasperated with the religious leaders of his day, he called them “blind guides” who “strain out a gnat but swallow a camel.” In the wake of the recent searing public revelations of sexual abuse in the Southern Baptist Convention, that description applies to the leadership of the…

The Guardian - AU

Thousands of survivors of childhood sexual abuse still waiting for redress claims to be processed

Average wait has blown out to almost 12 months, nearly double intended timeframe

The Independent UK

Ex-Red Arrows pilot avoids jail over child sexual abuse images

Combat veteran’s crime ‘abhorrent’, says judge

The Independent UK

Germany reports rise of child sex abuse, depiction of abuse

German police have recorded a significant increase of depictions of sexual abuse against children last year compared to the year before

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