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Victorian Education Department hired prolific, self-declared paedophile as teacher.
William Alexander Allen, a convicted child abuser, was employed as a teacher by the Victorian Education Department despite declaring in a 1970s job application that he was a convicted child abuser. Allen taught at several schools from 1973 to 1982 and continued to abuse students until his retirement. He first gained notoriety in the 1980s for boasting about sexually abusing 2,000 boys. His criminal activities were exposed during a police investigation, leading to his arrest and conviction for further offenses. Facing jail time, Allen died by suicide in 1985. The Victorian government has since acknowledged its failure to protect students...
Victorian Education Department hired prolific, self-declared paedophile as teacher.
William Alexander Allen, a convicted child abuser, was employed as a teacher by the Victorian Education Department despite declaring in a 1970s job application that he was a convicted child abuser. Allen taught at several schools from 1973 to 1982 and continued to abuse students until his retirement. He first...
Victorian Government Launches Truth-Telling Process and Apology for Historical Child Sexual Abuse
The Victorian government, led by Premier Jacinta Allan, has announced a $48-million truth-telling process aimed at survivors of historical child sexual abuse in government and independent schools. This initiative, addressing abuses prior to 2000, includes an independent review of the Education Department's responses. The process will run until 2026, culminating in a statewide apology in parliament. Education Minister Ben Carroll emphasized the government's commitment to implementing recommendations and enhancing support for survivors, acknowledging systemic failures to protect children. Read Full Article
Victorian Government Launches Truth-Telling Process and Apology for Historical Child Sexual Abuse
The Victorian government, led by Premier Jacinta Allan, has announced a $48-million truth-telling process aimed at survivors of historical child sexual abuse in government and independent schools. This initiative, addressing abuses prior to 2000, includes an independent review of the Education Department's responses. The process will run until 2026, culminating...