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Australia grappling with child abuse 'epidemic' 2/12/08 A child protection organisation says the rate of child abuse in Australia has reached epidemic levels. Child Wise has collated research showing one in four girls and one in seven boys experience some form of sexual abuse. It is launching a national campaign to raise awareness about the problem and help parents and others who work with children recognise the signs. The group's chief executive Bernadette McMenamin says the silence about abuse has to be broken. _http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/02/12/2160172.htm_ (http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/02/12/2160172.htm) Only 3% of children will ever tell of their abuse (Savi Report 2004) The overall cost of 30,009 cases of child sexual abuse to the Australian tax payers could be estimated at $2.58 billion increasing every year. The cost of 30,009 cases of child sexual abuse is: Medical costs at $1 billion, Foster care and out of home care at $613 million, Social and psychological costs at $1.46 billion, Justice system costs at $611 million. (The Abused Children’s Trust 2006) Only 5% of child sex offenders will have been caught and convicted for their crimes. (Dr K Gelb, Victoria Sentencing Commission) _http://www.childwise.net/speak_up/campaign.php_ (http://www.childwise.net/speak_up/campaign.php) **************The year's hottest artists on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards. Go to AOL Music. (http://music.aol.com/grammys?NCID=aolcmp00300000002565) www.ctrl.org DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion & informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substance—not soap-boxing—please! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'—with its many half-truths, mis- directions and outright frauds—is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRLgives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/ctrl@listserv.aol.com/ <A HREF="http://www.mail-archive.com/ctrl@listserv.aol.com/";>ctrl</A> ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
