The scope and purpose of the public hearing is to inquire into:
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The nature of child sexual abuse and related matters in institutional
contexts in Australia and how community understanding of abuse has
changed over time.
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The extent of child sexual abuse in institutional contexts
historically and in contemporary Australia, and challenges to
identification and prevention.
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The factors that contribute to the risk of child sexual abuse in institutional contexts:
https://childabuseroyalcommission.gov.au/media-centre/media-releases/2017-03/public-hearing-into-nature,-cause-and-impact-of-ch
