We believe the Pell ruling will cause victims to lose their faith in the criminal justice system and also sends the message that survivors should stay hidden and silent rather than come forward and seek justice. But right now, we want victims to persevere. There is hope.
Author: Zach Hiner
Zach Hiner is the executive director of SNAP, the Survivors Network, which has been providing support for victims of sexual abuse in institutional settings for 30 years.