AUSTRALIA
The Age
June 8, 2015
Timna Jacks, Henrietta Cook
At least two new alleged victims have contacted Scotch College amid its revelations that students were sexually abused at the school.
The Hawthorn private boys’ school admitted in late May that it had settled at least five historical claims, dating back to the 1960s. It sent a letter to its alumni urging those who suffered abuse to contact the school and seek support from its psychologist.
Scotch has since been contacted by a new group of victims, a school spokesman confirmed.
“Since Scotch’s very public invitation to contact the school, some old boys have called to discuss their time at Scotch,” the spokesman said.
“When contacted, the school advises old boys to speak to the school psychologist, and it is suggested that they speak to support services and seek their own independent legal advice. At all times, Scotch acts in the interests of the old boys in an effort to help them.”
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