WE all know sexual abuse is horrific, but there is a danger the public is becoming desensitised to the damage caused because there are so many cases being reported.
That is why we believe everyone should take note of the story about a primary schoolgirl who is hiding knives in her bags because of the perversions of John White.
It crystallises how much damage has been done to an innocent child and should surely refocus just how sickening these crimes are.
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