As some of the overlapping matters of school-swapping seems to run parallel-together with church-swapping, the (hidden) realities of Private/Elite Schools is becoming so common. Secrecy was an ingrained method still practised by many within these ecosystems, continuing to place Institutional trust, over that of those who’ve withdrawn from the system. These ‘outcasts‘ actually need extra care, as family & social withdrawals can have a drastic effect.
NOTE This is a copy of US Media & should be regarded as Fake-News.
An Australian jury has found Cardinal George Pell, 77, guilty on five charges of âhistorical child sexual offensesâ that go back decades, according to various media reports and confirmed by America. The 12-member jury gave their unanimous verdict in the County Court of the State of Victoria in Melbourne on Tuesday, Dec. 11.
The judge decided that the sentencing will take place in early February 2019 and released the cardinal on bail.
Little is known about the nature of the charges on which Cardinal Pell has been condemned because the entire trial and a second trial that has yet to take place are covered by a strict suppression order issued by the presiding judge, Peter Kidd. The order prohibits reporting on the case in any of the countryâs media until the second trial has taken place to avoid prejudicing his case in both instances. The judge has prohibited the publication of the number of complainants in either of the two trials as well as the number and nature of the charges, except for the fact that the charges relate to âhistorical child sexual offenses.â
An Australian jury has found Cardinal George Pell, 77, guilty on five charges of historical sexual offenses.
The cardinal is the most senior churchman yet to be convicted of such offenses, though he is not the third-ranking Vatican official, as some media have reported. His conviction is a grave blow not only to the church in Australia but also to the Vatican and to Pope Francis, who placed great trust in him by nominating the Australian prelate to his nine-member Council of Cardinal Advisors (he was the only cardinal from Oceania at that time, and Francis chose one cardinal from each continent) and by appointing him as prefect of the Secretariat of the Economy with a sweeping mandate to reform Vatican finances.
Cardinal Pell made great headway in those reform efforts, but he was not finished that work when he decided to return to Australia to respond to the allegations of historical sexual offenses. The cardinal has always maintained his innocence. Committal hearings were held in May at the end of which the presiding magistrate, while dismissing some of the most serious charges, ordered him to stand trial on the other charges.
His lawyers and the Victoria State public prosecutors agreed to split the charges against him into two trials: one relating to alleged sexual offenses committed at the cathedral in Melbourne (the first trial known as âthe cathedral trialâ) and the other for abuse said to have been committed in Ballarat, reportedly at a swimming pool (known as âthe swimmers trialâ). Yesterdayâs verdict comes from the first trial. That trial began in September but the jury could not reach a verdict, and so a new trial began in November which resulted in yesterdayâs verdict. The second trial is expected to take place early in 2019, probably around mid-February or early March, after the sentencing related to the first verdict has taken place.
Cardinal Pellâs conviction is a grave blow not only to the church in Australia but also to the Vatican and to Pope Francis.
The Vatican has not commented on the news of the cardinalâs conviction out of respect for the suppression order. On Wednesday, Dec. 12., the director of the Holy See Press Office, Greg Burke, responding to a question at a press brief in the Vatican about whether the cardinal would remain as prefect of the Secretariat for the Economy in the light of his judicial situation told reporters, âThat is a good question.â
He then added, âThe Holy See has the utmost respect for the Australian judicial authorities. We are aware there is a suppression order in place and we respect that order.â
Pope Francis told journalists in an airborne press conference earlier this year that he would speak only after the judicial process (which includes the possibility of appeal after sentencing) had run its course. Sources say the cardinal, who has always insisted in this innocence, will appeal.
The conviction of another Australian archbishop, Philip Wilson, was overturned by an appeals court, and sources believe the case of Cardinal Pell could follow suit.
Pope Francis has said he would speak only after the judicial process had run its course.
Pope Francis âgranted Cardinal Pell a leave of absence so he could defend himself from the accusationsâ on June 29, 2017. Since then, the cardinal has been unable to carry out his responsibilities as prefect of the Secretariat of the Economy, a senior position in the Vatican, and as a member of the popeâs council of nine cardinals advisors.
Prior to his leave of absenceâwhen allegations became public and some thought the pope should have removed Cardinal Pell from officeâFrancis applied the principle of law known as âin dubio pro reoâ (âdoubt favors the accusedâ), insisting that a person is to be considered innocent until proven guilty. The pope did not remove Cardinal Pell from his Vatican posts then because he believed to do so would be equivalent to an admission of guilt. Francis explained his stance in a press conference on the return flight from World Youth Day in Poland, July 31, 2016. He said: âWe have to wait for the justice system to do its job and not pass judgment in the media because this is not helpful. âJudgmentâ by gossip, and then what? We donât know how it will turn out. See what the justice system decides. Once it has spoken, then I will speak.â
Pope Francisâ words make clear that he does not intend to speak until the judicial process, including a possible appeal, has ended. He has, however, terminated Cardinal Pellâs membership of the council of nine cardinal advisors, Mr. Burke, indicated on Dec. 12. Mr. Burke revealed that at the end of October, the pope sent a letter thanking Cardinals Pell, Francisco Javier Errazuriz (Chile) and Laurent Monswengo Pasinya (Democratic Republic of the Congo) for their work in his council of cardinal advisors over the past five years.
Cardinal Pell could decide to hand in his resignation as prefect of the Secretariat for the Economy, since it is unlikely that his second trial and an eventual appeal will have taken place by the time his five-year term as prefect expires on Feb. 24. The cardinal, who will be 78 in June, could also resign from his other roles in various Roman Curia departments and offices. Currently, he is a member of the Congregation for Bishops, the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, the Congregation for the Institutes of Consecrated Life and the Societies of Apostolic Life and the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelization.
Regardless, Cardinal Pell is not allowed to carry out any pastoral ministry in public until the whole judicial process has ended, and then only if the verdict is in his favor.
Gerard OâConnell is Americaâs Vatican correspondent.
Former PM Julia Gillard has received this year’s Blue Knot Award
NOTE: President Dr. Cathy Kezelman has been involved in the early stages of Tony Anstatt’s CSA Journey. From the Launch of ‘Talking about Trauma Services’ (Kezelman & Stavropolous, ASCA – Blue Knot, 2012), Blue Knot (then ASCA) provided numerous meetings, offering help, assistance & therapies. It was rewarding seeing this had made wider publication, through SBS.
Although much has been covered in 2018, it seems typical that while many other areas are closing – issues seem to be heating up for numerous Survivours of CSA. For those who are experiencing Complex Trauma, Blue Knot advises that “survival” responses may continue if not addressed. Further info is available through contacting our Admin.
Tracking Devices of Pedophiles have been introduced in NSW. Comforting for other Survivours, yet Butch is deceased. Hopes are that other Perpetrators will also be tagged. Qld Government should adopt these same measures.
It’s of great interest that BBC continues to have such a wide Global audience: potential families, current and future enrolments. Having these types of public info helps realise more of what the ‘Royal Commission for Institutional Responses of Child Sexual Abuse‘ aimed to achieve. Together, we’re striving to achieve Transparency and Openness.
Having begun entering some of my instances on the NRS part of the my.gov.au, I must both congratulate the Security of these, but also pass out strong Warnings to those whoâve made previous Submissions: be prepared to re-enter this same Info (most likely with greater detail). Thankfully, thereâs no time limit – on having to do all-at-once. You can Save, take a break & sign back in later. Each phase has explanatory info, to get CSA Survivours prepared for what that section focuses on. If youâre wondering if you should start an Application, hereâs a view of the 1st page. https://www.nationalredress.gov.au
In the midnight of black-out curtains
I see that bright light again
though itâs slower this time
spreading across my face
like it wants me to see it
lingering to illumine
but this is not a tunnel to Heaven.
A manâs weight presses down on me
I wonât shift his presence for days
and cries drawn out will remain in my ears
whether fear, pain, horror
itâs clear they are mine
I sound like a child being hurt
with no way out.
That familiar pain in the PFC*
What did they do to me?
*Prefrontal cortex
© 2018 archaeotrauma
The Birth of a Book- The story of a ForgWhy The Impact of Child Abuse otten Australian
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Sixty years later my friend courageously gave evidence to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. Her life has been a battle to recover from the abuse that was perpetrated against her as a child.   Its been an honour to hear and record her story.  Now I just need to find a way so you can hear it too.
Research finds that child abuse harms mental and physical health in adulthood.
Child abuse, Signs of Hope & Study findings.
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The studyâs lead author, Abigail Millings of the University of Bristol, commented in a research summary that researchers sought to examine how caregiving plays out in families: ââŠhow one relationship affects another relationship. We wanted to see how romantic relationships between parents might be associated with what kind of parents they are. Our work is the first to look at romantic caregiving and parenting styles at the same time.â
The research found â no surprise â that âa common skill set underpins caregiving across different types of relationships, and for both mothers and fathers. If you can do responsive caregiving, it seems that you can do it across different relationships.â
Millings added, âIt might be the case that practicing being sensitive and responsive â for example, by really listening and by really thinking about the other personâs perspective â to our partners will also help us to improve these skills with our kids.â
Victim told not to report abuse claims
‘Don’t talk to the police, we’ll deal with it. He won’t take the tour again.’
(Commissioner) McClellan he let me know that ‘the teacher you’re here about has been made known to us on a number of occasions before’.”
… alleges the school failed to ensure his safety, failed to maintain procedures for the imposition of discipline and proper protocols for student-staff interactions.
He said he reported the abuse to the school but his account was rejected as “false and dishonest”. Soon afterwards, the officer was dismissed.
The royal commission heard a group of paedophile teachers were abusing children at the school, many of whom have been charged and convicted of child sex offences.
Imagine the floodgates that will open, upon the activation of updated Commonwealth & state laws, along with public access to Private Schools (hidden) data around Australia!
BlueKnot & LivingWell are but 2 Support Groups who offer worthwhile help. Others are listed here on knowmore.
RoyalCommBBC.blog is joining the dots of the moments dealt with by the Institutions Responses into Child Sexual Abuse to Royal Commission.
The powerful speech @AsiaArgento during the closing ceremony of Cannes. “I was raped here in 1997 by Harvey Weinstein.” Going on to describe Cannes as HW’s hunting ground; many BBC past Students & their Families will remember how BBC was remembered as a ‘hunting ground’. Even the term “hunting ground” can be remembered in some of BBC’s (un-admitted) Offenders of the 1990’s. Perhaps this why any public announcements correlate with a psychological effect, that’s been hidden to some level. Even decades and decades after the events happened, any reminders of them may trigger some reaction(s).
This is where LivingWell have provided their resources, suitable to these male Survivours and their Families. “We all benefit from maps of life’s territories. We do not live our lives in straight lines” is from the Indigenous themed clip ‘No Straight Lines’.
