The Reckoning: survivors' stories

Australia's royal commission into institutional responses to child sexual abuse heard from more than 1,200 witnesses in 8,000 private sessions and 444 days of public hearings over more than four years. These audio clips from survivors giving evidence to the commission barely scratch the surface of the physical and emotional distress caused by adults in positions of authority, but they indicate some of the central themes. You can explore this story further in a Guardian Australia podcast, The Reckoning. For a list of support services please visit the royal commission website here