naming more than 200 public schools linked to abuse<\/a> \u2013 did not show the full extent of the issue. <\/p>\n\u201cWe continue to receive hundreds of calls each month,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe more people hear of the experiences of others, or find out that there was a pedophile in their school, the more they speak out. <\/p>\n
\u201cHearing about others gives them confidence that they will now be believed.\u201d<\/p>\n
George De Domenico, who was abused by his teacher at Westall High School between 1978 and 1979, told the Herald Sun he \u201clost his childhood\u201d. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe nightmares just don\u2019t go away, they increase with severity,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m haunted, I\u2019ll never get over it and I\u2019m ashamed at times that I\u2019m on this earth for something that wasn\u2019t meant to have happened.\u201d <\/p>\n
A Department of Education spokeswoman said: \u201cNo one should experience the devastating impacts of child sexual abuse. We are deeply sorry for the historical failings of the department and acknowledge the courage it has taken for victim-survivors to come forward.\u201d<\/p>\n
Independent Schools Victoria chief executive Rachel Holthouse said the safety and wellbeing of children was its \u201chighest priority\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe recognise that reports of historical child sexual abuse are deeply distressing, and our. thoughts are with anyone who has experienced harm,\u201d she said <\/p>\n
\u201cChild safety expectations have changed significantly since the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, and schools now operate under a much stronger regulatory framework, including mandatory Child Safe Standards.<\/p>\n
\u201cIndependent Schools Victoria supports member schools in meeting these obligations and remains committed to fostering safe environments for every student.\u201d<\/p>\n
A Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools spokeswoman added: \u201cWe acknowledge the immense bravery of those who have and continue to come forward. We have clear policies and procedures in place to ensure all reports of abuse and misconduct are taken extremely seriously and thoroughly investigated.\u201d <\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Mr Carroll is set to apologise to child sexual abuse survivors on behalf of the schools he represents on Thursday. <\/p>\n
Mr Kim said the apology \u201cdoes not cover the lifelong costs of trauma\u201d. <\/p>\n
\u201cThis needs to be supported by fair financial compensation, psychological care and other medical support,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n
Bravehearts chief executive Alison Geale said the apology was an \u201cimportant and necessary act of recognition and accountability\u201d. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe powerful truth telling by victim-survivors reinforces that institutional cultures, poor oversight, and a lack of accountability can create environments where abuse remains hidden for years,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n
\u201cVictim-survivors have consistently sought more than an acknowledgment of the past; they want assurance that the conditions which enabled abuse cannot be repeated.\u201d <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Dozens of elite Victorian private and Catholic schools face fresh child sexual abuse allegations with some as 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