The inability of a child to thrive in a Constitutionally protected God based perpetual threat and rape culture is not a fault of the child; however it does become their odious responsibility upon reaching adulthood. The Christian religion at it's core is a toxic mechanism whereby
intergenerational trauma is kept alive, active and deeply embedded in each new generation as it has done
over the
past 2,000+ years.
Using these numbers as a base whilst recognising that a substantial number of victims would have already left the
church the following formula is used to calculate a low estimate of the number of sexual abuse victims in a given
population of Catholics.
1.2 billion catholics
1.7% females abused = 10,404,000 [1.7% of 51.98% of the Catholic population]
3.3% males abused = 19,404,000 [3.3% of 48.02% of the Catholic population]
On the basis of the above figures there are potentially 29,808,000 [combined males and females] Catholics in the
World who could identify themselves as having been sexually abused in childhood by a Catholic priest.
This formula can be applied to any population.
Estimate number of Australian Catholics sexually abused in their childhood by Catholic priests.
Australia 5,239,000 million catholics (2006 Census)
Estimated number of survivors who have been "finalized" (completed church or legal process) in Australia between
1000 and 4000.
1.7% females abused = 45,422
3.3% males abused = 84,715
Data sources:
http://www.usccb.org/
http://www.ato.gov.au/
http://www.ncls.org.au/
http://www.ppo.catholic.org.au/
http://www.bishop-accountability.org/
http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/
"Once a cult gets big enough to dominate large areas of life (generally large enough to kill people) and gets
official recognition, it becomes a 'religion'." Silverwhistle.
"A review of the literature on priest/clergy abuse reveals that for both genders the typical survivor
became disillusioned with the church and suffered a loss of religious faith as a result of the abuse and the
subsequent institutional response to the abuse. An inadequate amount of research has been done to determine
the full extent of suicide attempts or completed suicides of victims of this form of abuse. One estimate in the
literature is that 20 percent of children who were abused by religious authorities considered suicide at some
point." "...two major themes: loss of religious faith, and attacks on their personal integrity when they told of the
abuse." Psychology Today - Priest abuse male compared female victimization impact
It is
estimated that only approximately 3% obtain a resolution via the courts or the church; this leaves 97% of survivors
of any given population without any form of justice or adequate treatment and support. The vast majority of these
survivors will be in receipt of some form of government benefit or pension.
Survivors of sexual abuse who
were not 'institutionalised' were excluded from the recent "Forgotten Australians" apology. No legislation to assist
victims has been passed in an Australian Parliament to aid these or other victims of institutional or clergy abuse.
Statute of limitations laws remain in effect in all Australian States with the exception of South
Australia.
This clearly defined subset of Catholics and ex-Catholics can be shown to be the subject of
discrimination on the basis of the status of their abusers.
Data for Australia. Abused:
The calculated total of abused using the 3.3 & 1.7 figures referred to in the Psychology Today article. Boys:
The percentage of boys abused - 3.3% Girls: The percentage of girls abused - 1.7% Disclosed: Estimated numbers
disclosing if the disclosure rate is 3%. - Estimated Estimate of number obtaining a resolution via
church or legal means. Number processed (via church or legal processes) [The "Healed"] Barred: Estimated number
denied access to justice via the legal system due to Statute of Limitations laws - 90%
Other figures used
are: Number Catholics - ABS 2006 Census. Disclosed (4,000) estimated : Towards Healing: 700; Melbourne process: 400;
Legal system: 900
Suicide Risk; 20% (victims) 130,137 = 26,027 Australians are at the highest risk of suicide
as a result of the abuse and the subsequent institutional [and government] response to the
abuse[s].
Calculates the estimated number of people who identify as having been sexually abused as a child by
a catholic priest. Does not include other forms of abuse or abuse by other religious.
This is the first time this type of data has been made publicly available.
we would like to be able to add the numbers for those 'healed' - these figures should be available from both the
church and the government.
Two major themes: loss of religious faith, and attacks on their personal integrity when they told of the abuse.
"Something has to be independent and it has to be seen to be independent. . . Justice must be done and be seen to be
done."
AUSTRALIA - Sample Grouping
Locality
State
Catholics
Abused
Boys (3.3%)
Girls (1.7%)
Disclosed/Resolved (3%) - Estimated
Barred - SoL (90%)
Suicide risk
Balranald
New South Wales
956
24
15
8
1
(G 0)
(B 0)
21
5
Bogan
New South Wales
1,088
27
18
9
1
(G 1)
(B 0)
24
5
Boorowa
New South Wales
885
22
14
8
1
(G 0)
(B 0)
20
4
Bourke
New South Wales
1,426
35
23
12
1
(G 1)
(B 0)
32
7
Canada Bay
New South Wales
10,909
271
176
95
8
(G 5)
(B 3)
244
54
Central Darling
New South Wales
753
19
12
7
1
(G 0)
(B 0)
17
4
Cobar
New South Wales
1,809
45
29
16
1
(G 1)
(B 0)
40
9
Coolamon
New South Wales
1,486
37
24
13
1
(G 1)
(B 0)
33
7
Forbes
New South Wales
3,452
86
56
30
3
(G 2)
(B 1)
77
17
Harden
New South Wales
1,356
34
22
12
1
(G 1)
(B 0)
30
7
Holroyd
New South Wales
34,273
851
554
297
26
(G 17)
(B 9)
766
170
Leeton
New South Wales
4,165
103
67
36
3
(G 2)
(B 1)
93
21
Arltarlpilta
Northern Territory
98
2
2
1
0
(G 0)
(B 0)
2
0
Ltyentye Purte
Northern Territory
484
12
8
4
0
(G 0)
(B 0)
11
2
Nauiyu Nambiyu
Northern Territory
321
8
5
3
0
(G 0)
(B 0)
7
2
Thamarrurr
Northern Territory
1,631
41
26
14
1
(G 1)
(B 0)
36
8
Tiwi Islands
Northern Territory
1,770
44
29
15
1
(G 1)
(B 0)
40
9
Hammond
Queensland
164
4
3
1
0
(G 0)
(B 0)
4
1
Hinchinbrook
Queensland
5,632
140
91
49
4
(G 3)
(B 1)
126
28
Palm Island
Queensland
840
21
14
7
1
(G 0)
(B 0)
19
4
Campbelltown
South Australia
18,184
452
294
158
14
(G 9)
(B 5)
407
90
Brimbank
Victoria
67,426
1,675
1,090
585
50
(G 33)
(B 18)
1,507
335
Hume
Victoria
54,481
1,353
881
472
41
(G 26)
(B 14)
1,218
271
Melton
Victoria
29,510
733
477
256
22
(G 14)
(B 8)
660
147
Moonee Valley
Victoria
45,846
1,139
741
397
34
(G 22)
(B 12)
1,025
228
Moreland
Victoria
50,374
1,251
815
437
38
(G 24)
(B 13)
1,126
250
Halls Creek
Western Australia
1,165
29
19
10
1
(G 1)
(B 0)
26
6
Mullewa
Western Australia
423
11
7
4
0
(G 0)
(B 0)
9
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At its peak the GCAC was creating: 1,014 instances of sexual abuse per day by Catholic priests
globally 42 instances of sexual abuse per hour by Catholic priests globally Current estimates indicate
that the highest proportions of sexual abuses today are to be found in Asia and Africa.
"This is a matter for the church and I respect the internal judgements of the church. I don't stand
outside the church and provide them with public lectures in terms of how they should behave. I've noted
carefully what his Holiness has said in the United States. Obviously that was a source of great comfort
and healing in the United States. I'm like all Australians very much looking forward to what the Pope
has to say here in Australia as well, as I am to my own conversation with the Pope later this
morning."
Kevin Rudd, Prime Minister of Australia, 17 July 2008. more
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Wednesday, 22 June 2022 - I may not have this down syntax, word and letter perfect or with
absolute precision in every aspect; however time and the evidence will show that I am closer to the truth than
any religion has been or will likely be. Let history be the standard by which that is measured.
Youtube - listen to Commissioner Bob
Atkinson get it wrong - again The Commissioner informs us that the clergy sexual abuse issue was all over and that it had only been a
small statistical glitch around the year 2000. History shows this to have been a display of absolute ignorance
on the issue ...
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