Commission of Inquiry: Tasmanian out of home care system sees 439 abuse allegations over eight-year period

Adam Holmes
June 15 2022 - 7:30am
A victim of child abuse in foster care says Children and Youth Services was aware of an abusive family member, but did nothing.
A victim of child abuse in foster care says Children and Youth Services was aware of an abusive family member, but did nothing.

Tasmania has averaged one allegation of child sexual abuse per week for eight years in the out of home care system, but the true figure is likely to be significantly higher due to underreporting.

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Adam Holmes

Adam Holmes

Journalist at The Examiner and Advocate, Tasmania

From Adelaide to south-west Victoria, Bendigo to Tasmania, I've provided in-depth stories in politics, environmental affairs, issues facing disadvantaged communities, legal affairs and much more. Contact me at adam.holmes@examiner.com.au or on Twitter at @adamholmes010