CHILD PROTECTION BECOMES A FOCUS

The ‘Nyland Report’ (SA) and the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse are released. Both reports emphasise the obligation of schools to protect their students from sexual abuse.

In December, the Royal Commission presents its final report to the Governor General, outlining the results of a 5-year inquiry into institutional responses to child sexual abuse and related matters. The final update includes statistics from the group of survivors who shared their experiences in 8,013 private sessions held between May 2013 and November 2017.

The AISSA develops guidance and provides support to member schools to fulfil their obligations.

 

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