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PATRICK CARUANA –
November 5, 2013
A Victorian parliamentary inquiry into institutional responses to child abuse has apparently empowered victims to tell their stories.
Manny Waks, who formed the Jewish victims’ support group Tzedek this year, says the inquiry has already provided a huge service to those who have suffered abuse.
“This has empowered victims and their families and given them confidence,” he told AAP.
“They feel they are being listened to for the first time.
“This was the catalyst for the founding of Tzedek; I personally credit the inquiry for this development.”
Mr Waks, who gave evidence to the inquiry of his own abuse, said Tzedek had been contacted by about 100 victims from around the country, including dozens from Victoria.
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