AUSTRALIA
The Courier
May 28, 2019
By Jolyon Attwooll
Trauma and abuse counselling services are preparing for more calls ahead of Cardinal George Pell’s appeal hearing next week.
Organisations such as the Centre Against Sexual Assault (CASA) reported a surge in work when Pell’s conviction for molesting two teenagers in the 1990s became public knowledge.
They believe the same may happen when the appeal is heard on Wednesday and Thursday next week.
Carolyn Worth, a spokesperson for CASA forum, said: “If it’s really causing you tension, just dig deep and walk away from it.
“You get really distressed if it triggers you. Just limit what you’re doing – or don’t do it.
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