Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse (Australia)

The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse was a public inquiry in Australia that ran from 2013 to 2017. Its goal was to investigate how different institutions—like churches, schools, sports, and care organizations—handled allegations of child sexual abuse, identify failures, and recommend improvements. The Commission aimed to ensure that past abuses are acknowledged, justice is served, and systems are put in place to protect children and prevent future harm. Its findings highlighted widespread systemic issues and called for greater accountability and better child protection measures across Australian institutions.