AUSTRALIA
ABC News
Updated August 10, 2012
A former Victorian sex crimes squad detective says many clergy abuse victims are too scared to make submissions to a parliamentary inquiry.
Glen Davies is heading a forum in Ballarat next week to help people better understand the submission process.
A state wide inquiry was launched earlier this year after it was revealed more than 40 Victorians have committed suicide after being abused by clergy.
Mr Davies says many victims are worried about how their stories will be used.
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