I was told today that someone I know may be involved in dubious activities involving children in a SEA country and possibly also here as well.
I dont have any proof, but it does make sense in terms of some of their behaviours etc.
I have a reasonably good relationship with both the person who told me, and the person they were talking about. I dont think the person who told me had an axe to grind.. they were more asking questions about what I thought, and it sounded suspicious.
If it were in a work context, I would be obliged to report it. But it wasnt... so should I still report it? AFP have a child sex tourism reporting form, which can be made confidentially.
Obviously, I'm concerned that I dont have any proof, but at the same time if children are being damaged, is it worth taking that risk to protect them.
If nothing else, getting it off my chest here will help me to process it. Not pleasant to hear such things about someone you know....
I dont have any proof, but it does make sense in terms of some of their behaviours etc.
I have a reasonably good relationship with both the person who told me, and the person they were talking about. I dont think the person who told me had an axe to grind.. they were more asking questions about what I thought, and it sounded suspicious.
If it were in a work context, I would be obliged to report it. But it wasnt... so should I still report it? AFP have a child sex tourism reporting form, which can be made confidentially.
Obviously, I'm concerned that I dont have any proof, but at the same time if children are being damaged, is it worth taking that risk to protect them.
If nothing else, getting it off my chest here will help me to process it. Not pleasant to hear such things about someone you know....