Police are investigating claims against a man employed as a community service worker by the Ted Noffs Foundation in Watson in the early 2000s. Photo: Claire Fenwicke.
CONTENT WARNING: This article refers to alleged sexual abuse.
Police are calling for information as they investigate allegations of sexual abuse said to have been committed by a youth support worker more than two decades ago.
It has been alleged to police that a male community service worker employed by the Ted Noffs Foundation in Watson allegedly committed sexual offences against a teenager between 2002 and 2003.
“Anyone with any information regarding this man is urged to come forward,” an ACT Policing spokesperson said.
“ACT Policing has dedicated and specialist sexual assault investigators who guide victims through the investigative process.
“Victims are also provided with specialist assistance from support agencies, including Victim Support ACT and the Canberra Rape Crisis Centre.”
Anyone who can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or through the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Quote reference number 8226141.
The Ted Noffs Foundation describes itself as Australia’s largest provider of drug treatment for youths.
It provides residential and non-residential rehabilitation programs to help young people between 12 and 25 address drug, alcohol, crime and mental health-related issues.
If this story has raised any concerns for you, 1800RESPECT, the national 24-hour sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line, can be contacted on 1800 737 732. Help and support are also available through the Canberra Rape Crisis Centre on 02 6247 2525, the Domestic Violence Crisis Service ACT on 02 6280 0900, the Sexual Violence Legal Services on 6257 4377 and Lifeline on 13 11 14. In an emergency, call triple zero.
If you have been affected by sexual violence, or someone you know has, you can report it to police by attending a police station or phoning 131 444.
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