They're still victims: Redress scheme may reject abuse survivors who turned to crime
Episode 44 min 16s

They're still victims: Redress scheme may reject abuse survivors who turned to crime

There is an ethical dilemma confronting the national redress scheme for survivors of child sexual abuse. Should applicants who have themselves committed serious crimes receive financial assistance? The federal, state, and territory governments believe anyone who has spent five or more years in jail should be subjected to a special assessment process. But critics argue that childhood trauma often sets victims on a dangerous path. Samantha Donovan investigates.

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