'Why was their trust betrayed?': Australia apologises to child sex abuse victims

National apology after royal commission found institutions often failed to protect children

The Australian government has formally apologised to victims of child sexual abuse, after a five-year inquiry found governments, schools, sporting clubs, churches, charities and other institutions for decades failed to keep children safe.

“We believe you,” the prime minister, Scott Morrison, told victims, survivors and their families before parliament on Monday.

Continue reading...

from The Guardian https://ift.tt/2PN1GLQ
via
0 Comments