Justice after 30+ Years: A Landmark Outcome thanks to the Team at MLM
“The sexual abuse of a child is a terrible crime, the greatest of personal violations, and a fundamental breach of the trust that children are entitled to place in adults.”1 No amount of compensation can undo the harm that a person has suffered from the abuse they suffered as a child from those entrusted to care for them. However, today – justice has finally been served! Our client was awarded $900,000 compensation plus legal costs during a court ordered mediation, held one month before trial.
For many survivors of institutional sexual abuse, the passage of time does not erase the trauma and the life-long suffering they endured. However, at Melbourne Lawyers & Mediators, we firmly believe that every survivor has the right to seek justice, regardless of how much time has passed or how complex their case may unfold. For our client, the most important aspect of the win was that the institution finally accepted responsibility for the abuse and apologised without going to trial.
Driven by this strong belief, our team worked endlessly alongside with a dedicated team of barristers and lawyers, successfully securing a significant settlement for in favour of our client. Resolving the matter after months of stressful and prolonged court proceedings brought immense relief and allowed our client to move forward with a renewed sense of hope for better protection for children across the country.
Beyond the National Redress Scheme, pursuing institutional abuse claims against powerful institutions is never easy, but every case sends a strong message: survivors deserve to be heard, and those responsible must be held accountable.
If you or someone you know has suffered institutional sexual assault at a young age, you may still have legal options. Our team is here to listen, guide, and fight for the justice you deserve.
Contact our team at MLM today for confidential discussion about your matter. Call at 1800 99 31 32 or email us at info@melblawyers.com.au
1 Prime Minister Julia Gillard when announcing the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual abuse.
