The powerlessness of our Welfare Department


  • Letters
  • Tuesday, 14 Jan 2020

The abuse of children in schools is sadly not uncommon. Schools are places we think of as safe but can be locations where children are physically, sexually or emotionally abused.

The recent case of a secondary school principal, who is allegedly involved in the sexual grooming of a student as well as sending obscene messages to students, is one of many that have occurred.

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