An Analysis of Pathways to Justice for Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse

Start year: 2025

Summary: This Project will examine pathways for compensation and redress for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse. Key outputs including a one-day workshop involving speakers from the UK, Australia and New Zealand with legal and interdisciplinary expertise in compensation and redress and an academic monograph showcasing results and findings. In addition to the significant personal struggles faced on an individual level by these victims, there is also sizeable government expense associated with delayed redress and assistance.

Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.