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Craig Silvey's apology criticised for ignoring victims

Original: Craig Silvey's online apology fails to address victims, advocates say By Cason Ho A lengthy apology published by disgrac

Disgraced Australian author Craig Silvey has published a lengthy online apology after being sentenced for child sex offences. Child protection advocates say the statement focuses too much on himself and fails to properly address his victims, prompting renewed criticism of how offenders acknowledge harm in public statements.

Why now: The apology was released immediately after his sentencing, drawing fresh scrutiny from advocates.

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• Craig Silvey's online apology fails to address victims, advocates say By Cason Ho A lengthy apology published by disgraced author Craig Silvey in the wake of his sentencing for child sex offences is more about him than the victims of his crimes, child protection organisations… · abcfeeds@rssfeed.media · 1

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