AUSTRALIA
The Guardian (UK)
Australian Associated Press
theguardian.com, Monday 27 January 2014
The Salvation Army says it feels deep regret for every instance of sexual abuse inflicted on children in its care.
The statement comes as representatives of the Salvation Army prepare to appear before the royal commission into institutional responses to child sexual abuse on Tuesday.
The commission is preparing to investigate the charity’s movement of staff linked to sex abuse between children’s homes in New South Wales and Queensland.
“The early phase of the hearing will be a time for former residents to share their experiences with the royal commission – it is our role to listen,” the Salvation Army said in a statement.
“The Salvation Army feels deep regret for every instance of child sexual abuse inflicted on children who were in our care.
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