Sex abuse victims "re-traumatised" by recent publicity, say psychologists

Eileen Wood
Updated March 18 2019 - 12:05pm, first published March 6 2019 - 1:00am
TROUBLED: Survivors of child sexual abuse are being urged to seek suppport if recent media coverage is causing distress.
TROUBLED: Survivors of child sexual abuse are being urged to seek suppport if recent media coverage is causing distress.

SURVIVORS of sexual abuse are being urged to seek professional support if recent media coverage triggers distress. 

Eileen Wood

Eileen Wood

Senior Journalist

I'm a senior news journalist at The Senior newspaper, the leading publication bringing targeted news on issues affecting older Australians. We cover NSW, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, SA and WA. If you have a story idea I would love to hear it. You can email me: eileen.wood@thesenior.com.au or phone The Senior 02-4355-5000, mob. 0487 495 805

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