Public outrage over alleged abuse has been muted in much of Latin America for years, partly because the church remains one of the region’s most powerful institutions – but that may be changing.
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The Chrisland Schools incident shows how the media allows males to get away with actions that females cannot.
Intimate details of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s marriage – including sex abuse – featured during their defamation trial. There’s a long history of popular trials showcasing relationships gone bad.
A German report accused retired Pope Benedict XVI of mishandling several cases of sexual abuse in the 1970s and 1980s. Here are a few of our related articles on the Catholic Church’s crisis.
Violent or ‘rough’ sex is often part of a pattern of coercive control.
There are around 50 sexual assaults in Australian aged care homes every week. But staff are expected to assess the severity and impact of incidents without training.
A French report on the scale of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy is the latest revelation in the crisis, but its roots go back decades – or more. Here are a few of our many related articles.
A first-of-its-kind study in Australia is looking at ways to support sex offenders to restart their lives after prison. Research shows this can reduce recidivism by 88%.
Seven US bishops have been removed for covering up clergy sexual abuse since 2015 after decades of no accountability. An expert explains how Catholic movements and whistleblowers forced this change.
Sexual abuse of gay and bisexual men often goes unreported and untreated, but the trauma remains. Two sexual abuse psychologists explain the unique harms that can occur.
George Pell’s conviction has opened a rift in Australian society, with many people questioning the guilty verdict. Pell’s lawyer has said he will appeal. On what grounds could he do that?
Sierra Leone has declared a national emergency to combat rape and sexual violence.
Twenty-five years ago, an Irish nun handed a report to the Catholic Church that detailed sexual abuse against nuns by priests worldwide. It was ignored. But now nuns are finally sharing their stories.
The ethical implications of putting vigilantes on the front line in the battle against child sex abuse.
Self-examination DNA collection techniques can help women bring the perpetrators of sexual violence to justice.
Eliminating sexual assault in nursing homes is a major challenge which starts with acknowledging it exists and recognising the scale of this abuse.
The path to justice and forgiveness after Pope Francis’s visit to Ireland.
An expert explains how a complex set of canon laws and trials are the major obstacle to holding priests accountable. The power to take action is often vested in the Vatican.
Australia’s proposed redress scheme for victims of child sexual abuse is more complex, bigger, and includes more sites than any other.
There are considerable political and policy hurdles ahead if Australia is to move toward a national redress scheme for victims of child sexual abuse.
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Scientia Associate Professor of Criminology, UNSW Sydney
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Associate Professor of Law, University of Oregon
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Assistant Professor, Case Western Reserve University
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Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Griffith University
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Honorary Research Fellow, Trinity College Theological School, University of Divinity
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Professor of Early Christianity, Cornell University
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Professor, Aged Care Medical Research Australian Centre for Evidence Based Aged Care, La Trobe University
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Professor of Evidence Law, University of Sydney
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Professor, Family and Sexual Violence, RMIT University
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Research Assistant, Monash University
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Senior Lecturer, School of Humanities and Social Science, University of Newcastle
