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Ballarat's children
Ballarat in western Victoria became the location of an epidemic of clerical paedophilia. The dark tragedy affects thousands of lives to this day. It is widely acknowledged the Catholic Church protected its worst offenders and moved them on to prey on new unsuspecting communities. What is not understood is the Victoria Police Force also bears a grave responsibility for the betrayal of Ballarat's children.
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4.4 stars from 286 ratings
Powerful
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“Really well done. Hard to listen to but survivors and advocates speak so well.”
Precious Lil Else via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/14/23
Thankyou for letting the truth out
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“It’s an important story that needed telling, but sad and tragic. Lots of interviews with the victims and the police that tried in vein to prosecute. Thanks to the victims for speaking out. Only criticism is the sound is a bit low, hard to hear, especially episode 3.”
Stricklandstreet via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/12/22
Beyond belief.
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“Once again I’m left agog at the way individuals try and cover this up. Brilliant podcast and beautifully produced. The Australian always produce 1st class podcasts.”
David Rhys via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/14/21
Recent Episodes
For decades, victims of clerical paedophilia in Ballarat had suffered in silence. With the first conviction of Gerald Ridsdale in 1993, the wall of silence began to break.Victims were encouraged to come forward and have their day in court. But what price justice?
Published 10/30/16
Published 10/30/16
In the wake of the Ryan-Day episode in 1972, rates of clerical offending exploded in the Ballarat Diocese. Priests and religious figures preyed upon children with impunity, and victims did not know where to turn.
Published 10/23/16
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