44 Stories of Child Sexual Abuse within Jehovah’s Witnesses in Australia
All stories are from the Australian “Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse: Final Report.”
For background information on how the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse went about writing and publishing the 44 story narratives see the article: Private Session Narratives.
Content warning: This content is about child sexual abuse. It contains graphic descriptions and strong language, and may be confronting and disturbing. If you need help, please seek support. The stories of survivors, may bring up many strong feelings and questions. Be assured you are not alone, and that there are many services and support groups available to assist in dealing with these. Some options for advice and support are listed below:
(AUSTRALIA ONLY) 1800 Respect – Call 1800 737 732 or visit
24/7 telephone and online crisis support, information and immediate referral to specialist counselling for anyone in Australia who has experienced or been impacted by sexual assault, or domestic or family violence.
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24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention.
(AUSTRALIA ONLY) National and State Support Services
https://www.childabuseroyalcommission.gov.au/contact
Disclaimer: Stories are from people who spoke with a Commissioner during a private session of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. Real names of individuals have not been used, except of public figures in a public context. Nothing in these stories are findings of the Royal Commission and any views expressed are those of the person, not of the Commissioners. (C) Commonwealth of Australia. 2017.
The Myth:
“Another way we can contribute to the oneness – rejecting false stories that are designed to separate us from Jehovah’s organization. As an example, think about the apostate-driven lies and dishonesties that Jehovah’s organization is permissive toward pedophiles. I mean, that is ridiculous, isn’t it? If anybody takes action against someone who would threaten our young ones and takes action to protect our young ones, it’s Jehovah’s organization. We reject outright such lies!” – M. Stephen Lett, member of the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses. As published on JW.ORG (c) 2015.
The Facts:
The following 44 stories are not ‘apostate-driven lies and dishonesties.’ These stories are genuine heart-wrenching accounts from just some of the people who spoke with a Commissioner during a private session of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse looking into Jehovah’s Witnesses and Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of Australia Limited.
The Evidence:
The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse released its final report on 15 December 2017. The Final Report presented some disturbing facts about child sexual abuse within the Jehovah’s Witnesses in Australia, including over 1800 child abuse victims and 1006 alleged perpetrators with 0 allegations of child sexual abuse reported to the authorities or police by Jehovah’s Witnesses.
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44 Stories of Child Sexual Abuse within Jehovah’s Witnesses in Australia
1. Alita’s story of child sexual abuse within Jehovah’s Witnesses
2. Allison Trudy’s story of child sexual abuse within Jehovah’s Witnesses
3. Antoinette’s story of child sexual abuse within Jehovah’s Witnesses
4. Becki’s story of child sexual abuse within Jehovah’s Witnesses
5. Bella’s story of child sexual abuse within Jehovah’s Witnesses
6. Brianne and Jayne’s story of child sexual abuse within Jehovah’s Witnesses
7. Brook’s story of child sexual abuse within Jehovah’s Witnesses
8. Calinda’s story of child sexual abuse within Jehovah’s Witnesses
9. Camila’s story of child sexual abuse within Jehovah’s Witnesses
10. Candice’s story of child sexual abuse within Jehovah’s Witnesses
11. Carleen’s story of child sexual abuse within Jehovah’s Witnesses
12. Daisie’s story of child sexual abuse within Jehovah’s Witnesses
13. Dale Gregory’s story of child sexual abuse within Jehovah’s Witnesses
14. Ellie May’s story of child sexual abuse within Jehovah’s Witnesses
15. Gennie’s story of child sexual abuse within Jehovah’s Witnesses
16. Georgina’s story of child sexual abuse within Jehovah’s Witnesses
17. Georgina Ann’s story of child sexual abuse within Jehovah’s Witnesses
18. Geraldine Lee’s story of child sexual abuse within Jehovah’s Witnesses
19. Gwen’s story of child sexual abuse within Jehovah’s Witnesses
20. Helena Simone’s story of child sexual abuse within Jehovah’s Witnesses
21. Julia Maree’s story of child sexual abuse within Jehovah’s Witnesses
22. Kaley’s story of child sexual abuse within Jehovah’s Witnesses
23. Karena’s story of child sexual abuse within Jehovah’s Witnesses
24. Kevin Craig’s story of child sexual abuse within Jehovah’s Witnesses
25. Kimberly’s story of child sexual abuse within Jehovah’s Witnesses
26. Kimmie’s story of child sexual abuse within Jehovah’s Witnesses
27. Leonora’s story of child sexual abuse within Jehovah’s Witnesses
28. Mariana’s story of child sexual abuse within Jehovah’s Witnesses
29. Marieke’s story of child sexual abuse within Jehovah’s Witnesses
30. Marissa’s story of child sexual abuse within Jehovah’s Witnesses
31. Marta’s story of child sexual abuse within Jehovah’s Witnesses
32. Maxine’s story of child sexual abuse within Jehovah’s Witnesses
33. Mitchell Jame’s story of child sexual abuse within Jehovah’s Witnesses
34. Myles Andrew’s story of child sexual abuse within Jehovah’s Witnesses
35. Neal Owen’s story of child sexual abuse within Jehovah’s Witnesses
36. Neroli’s story of child sexual abuse within Jehovah’s Witnesses
37. Pam Kate’s story of child sexual abuse within Jehovah’s Witnesses
38. Piper’s story of child sexual abuse within Jehovah’s Witnesses
39. Rainie’s story of child sexual abuse within Jehovah’s Witnesses
40. Rebekka’s story of child sexual abuse within Jehovah’s Witnesses
41. Ruben Eli’s story of child sexual abuse within Jehovah’s Witnesses
42. Sylvester’s story of child sexual abuse within Jehovah’s Witnesses
43. Toni Lynn’s story of child sexual abuse within Jehovah’s Witnesses
44. Yasmin’s story of child sexual abuse within Jehovah’s Witnesses
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