As a child, Jacob's life was on the wrong track. Following in his fathers footsteps he joined a bikie gang and found himself in trouble with the law before even turning 18. After being sexually abused in custody, he made it his mission to find justice for survivors of institutional abuse.

Content warning: This episode discusses child sexual abuse. Support resources are linked below.

• Kids helpline on 1800 55 1800.
• Act For Kids to prevent and treat child abuse and neglect www.actforkids.com.au
• Blue Knot Foundation for female adult survivors of child sexual abuse. 1300 657380 or www.blueknot.org.au
• Samsn for male adult survivors of child sexual abuse. 1800 472676 or www.support@samsn.org.au

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Credits:

• Joanne Helder - Producer
• Caleb Jacobs - Music
• Tash Todd-Williams, Word of Mouth Digital - Digital Strategic Partner

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