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There was a feeling of optimism that people are at last beginning to discuss child sexual abuse more openly. The survivors felt that sharing their experiences would assist in educating the community about child sexual abuse and the need for the community as a whole to take responsibility for protecting children.

'It's great to have the opportunity to tell people of my experiences and to know that I am playing a part in making people more aware of what child abuse is about.'

'We are standing on the threshold of tremendous reform in an age where many women are desperately seeking to end male domination and gross misuse of power against women and children.'

'Women's groups have been really useful in changing community attitudes towards child sexual abuse.'

'I can help by standing up and being counted.'

'It should be more accepted to talk about it. It should be on television all the time and just really well known so that people know they can do something about it.'

'Perhaps the statistics will change dramatically in the near future. One can only hope.'

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