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Spot on, Belle. Terrific (and appalling) quotes.
And that blaming of the victim still goes on today. In only the last few years, a previous Governor-General of Australia had to resign after trying to exonerate a paedophile within the Anglican church, by stating that the man didn't pursue the girl, but "quite the reverse".
I agree too with your final comment. While ever individuals or institutions were able to hide what was going on, it continued unabated. It needs to have bright lights shone upon it, while ensuring lots of support for the victims who have the courage to come forward.
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