AUSTRALIA
Bendigo Advertiser
By MERRAN REED Nov. 13, 2013
“We recognise the hurt victims suffered,” he said.
Bishop Tomlinson said the church had introduced procedures to address allegations of child abuse.
“In the first instance, victims are urged to contact the police,” he said.
“Where an allegation is sustained, financial compensation and counselling is provided.
“Reality is it can be a challenge to find effective ways to heal people who have been hurt in this way.”
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