‘They will be believed’: Survivors of abuse at Spiritan schools urged to share experiences

New project, Hear Me Now, will gather testimony of former pupils and staff of multiple schools in Dublin and Tipperary

19 Mar, 18:53 — 19 Mar, 19:13

Why this matters

This story highlights a critical initiative to address historical abuse within educational institutions. By creating a safe space for survivors to share their experiences, the Hear Me Now project aims to validate their trauma and potentially inform future actions or reforms related to institutional accountability and child protection.

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