‘Every system failed’: Inside Tasmania’s abuse cover-up

<p>Nick Feik spent eight months looking into one of the worst institutional failures to protect children from sexual abuse this country has ever seen…</p><p>It took him to the Tasmanian town of Deloraine and to Ashley Youth Detention Centre – where he found a culture of violence, child sexual abuse, cover-ups, blame-shifting and a system incapable of rooting out abusers. </p><p>Today, contributor to <em>The Monthly </em>Nick Feik, on the child sexual abuse scandal that should be a national priority. </p><p>If you or anyone you know needs mental health support, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14.</p><p>For support related to child sexual abuse, you can call Bravehearts on 1800 272 831.</p><p>Children and young people up to 25 can seek help via the Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Socials: </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Contributor to <em>The Monthly</em>,<em> </em>Nick Feik</p><p><strong>Background Reading</strong>: <a href="https://www.themonthly.com.au/issue/2024/february/nick-feik/rotten-core">The rotten core</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>