AUSTRALIA
Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse
29 July 2013
The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse will be conducting private sessions in Perth this week.
Chief Executive Officer, Ms Janette Dines, said private sessions are conducted in an informal setting in the presence of one or two Commissioners.
“People who have come to a private session tell us that it was a positive and worthwhile experience,” said Ms Dines.
“We understand how difficult it can be for people to come forward and talk about what happened to them. There are trained counsellors available to provide immediate support to anyone in distress. We also encourage people to bring a support person with them such as a friend or family member.”
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