Conspiracy of faith : fighting for justice after child abuse

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In this powerful account, Graham Wilmer shares his traumatic experience of being sexually abused as a child by a teacher at a Salesian College in Chertsey, Surrey, and examines the lasting effects of such abuse on males. He reveals the failures of the Salesians in the UK, who protected the abuser and neglected to report the incident, while also highlighting the incompetence of the police, the Crown Prosecution Service, government bodies, the NASUWT, the Roman Catholic Church, and the criminal justice system in addressing his disclosures. Despite recommendations from the Nolan and Bichard Enquiries regarding child abuse in the Roman Catholic Church, Wilmer’s story illustrates the challenges of prosecuting teachers who abuse children in these institutions. After enduring forced silence for forty years, he bravely decides to expose the truth, seek justice, and hold those who conspired against him accountable. The narrative raises critical issues about society's handling of sexual offenses against children, concluding that many abusers operate with impunity. It argues for a radical reform of the criminal justice system to prioritize victims over perpetrators. While it may evoke anger, the book offers hope and support for others who have faced similar traumas at a young age.