Shortcut: From Predatory Boys Homes to the Unforgiving Streets of Kings Cross

Published: June 18, 2023, 7:55 a.m.

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This is a "Shortcut" episode. It\\u2019s a shortened version of this week\\u2019s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed. 


Many of Australia\'s systems failed Glen Fisher during his adolescence.


Coming from a broken home, Glen had to endure a horrifying stint while in custody of the Daruk Training Center for Boys in Sydney\'s Penrith.


Not being able to return home, Glen was rejected and abandoned to the streets of Kings Cross.


Over the past four decades, Glen has tirelessly fought to hold his abusers accountable and shed light on the pervasive issue of institutional abuse that plagued Australia.


More info:


Glen Fisher\'s book, Predators Paradise is available to be purchased now.


You can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or on their website


For Support: 

Lifeline  on 13 11 14


13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)


1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732


CREDITS:

Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram 

Co-Host: Emily Webb. You can find her on Instagram here 

Guests: Glen Fisher

Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard


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