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We did "take the trouble" to check the document referred to by R
Christie. Freda Briggs claims to have "merely endorsed a foreword
written by Dr Marie O'Neill". This is the actual foreword, clearly
written by both Freda Briggs and Marie O'Neill.
Ritual Abuse &Torture in Australia
Advocates for Survivors of Child Abuse [Australia]
Foreword
ASCA is to be congratulated on producing this very
important paper.
Although there are more than six million documents on
the Internet addressing the issue of ritual abuse, few take as fair and
comprehensive approach as this; many of the writings deny the existence of
ritual abuse despite masses of evidence to the contrary. As a consequence,
some victims are persistently re-abused psychologically by having to deal
with the fact that organised abusers, their defenders and even police
refute their realities and dismiss their reports as fantasy or mental
illness.
Here, ASCA has, using everyday language and logical and
objective detail, set out essential information for health professionals,
and most importantly for survivors of ritual abuse. They point out the
critical need for survivors to absorb this information under the care and
guidance of a trusted counsellor. The last section is probably the most
important, advising survivors that recovery is possible but it 'does not
occur in a linear fashion'; it's unpredictable and survivors must take very
good care of themselves.
This is an important document that should be shared by
clinicians with medical and legal professionals.
Freda Briggs AO
Emeritus Professor in Child Development
(University of South Australia)
Dr Marie O'Neill AM
Psychologist
(Clinical and Forensic)
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Freda Briggs says
she "is accused of endorsing claims of "widespread existence of
ritual abuse rings" in Australia" Reproduced below is the
Executive Summary of the same publication.
Ritual Abuse &Torture in Australia
Advocates for Survivors of Child Abuse [Australia]
Executive Summary
Part I: Ritual Abuse and Torture in
Australia
Ritual abuse is a global phenomenon. Ritual abuse is
recognised by the United Nations as a significant factor in the
international trafficking of women and children.
Ritual abuse occurs in Australia. Ritually abusive
groups have been uncovered during police investigations in Australia, and
group members have been successfully prosecuted before a court of law.
Ritual abuse is a core practice within subcultures of
extreme criminality. Ritual abuse is a practice closely associated with
child prostitution, child pornography, and drug smuggling.
Ritual abuse is a complex crime and perpetrators are
difficult to categorise. The intersection of familial abuse, torture,
organised paedophilia and 'cultic' ritual puts such perpetrators in a
unique category.
Victims of ritual abuse are children and adults from all
walks of life. As a consequence of having endured extreme levels of torture
and trauma, victims frequently experience a diversity of complex mental and
physical health issues and needs, which characteristically go unmet.
A culture of disbelief compromises the human rights of
survivors. A culture of ignorance and denial on behalf of authorities and
the community prevents ritual abuse survivors from realising their basic
rights to safety, health and justice.
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Is there no limit
to the misinformation that Freda Briggs is prepared to write?
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