Tag: Child abuse
Urgency for national summit to address abuse
The Federal Government is “dragging its heels” on the need for a national summit to address endemic levels of child abuse and neglect, says child protection expert Professor Daryl Higgins.
Church setback over confession in WA
Both major parties to support law affecting the sacrament in the state, despite inquiry's recommendation.
Simcha Fisher: Child molesters groom the whole community
We need to know what grooming for abuse looks like
Here in the US, conspiracy theory-minded folks recently convinced themselves that a new doll was...
Philippa Martyr: Duty always trumps inertia
In my other life I teach something called ‘Social Responsibility in Action’, where I give a couple of lectures on whistleblowing.
So I was very...
Vatican releases guide for abuse claims
Bishops should report cases of harm to minors to police, and treat anonymous claims seriously.
Safeguarding office to be independent
The ACBC has addressed concerns that a new national approach to child safety may be a step backwards.
Lockdown increases online abuse risk
Vatican expert on abuse Fr Hans Zollner issued an urgent warning to protect children from online predators.
Pope lifts ‘pontifical secret’ on abuse
Pope Francis has abolished the Vatican's highest confidentiality classification in an 'epochal change'.