Amanda Prosser is a former police officer and teacher who would like to help those who have been directly affected make submissions to the Royal Commission into institutional responses to child abuse, announced by Prime Minister Julia Gillard in January.

Institutionalised child abuse and how it has been covered up is also being examined in two states at present, with a Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into the handling of child abuse by religious and other organisations, and a Special Commission of Inquiry into alleged child abuse in the Catholic diocese of Maitland-Newcastle.

While the Royal Commission has yet to commence, Miss Prosser has made her own submission and believes others should do the same.

"Children deserve our protection as a society and we need to be more vigilant, whether a parent or not," Miss Prosser said.

"I would encourage any local victims or witnesses to forward any information that is relevant to child abuse directly to the Royal Commission.

"By doing this, the information is assured of a complete and thorough investigation by professionals who have been tasked to investigate every piece of information that is posted to them."

Miss Prosser is offering to help anyone wanting to make a submission to the Royal Commission and would maintain full confidentiality.

"As a former operational NSW Police officer I have learned how to keep strict boundaries of legal confidentiality," she said.

Anyone seeking Miss Prosser's help can contact her initially via mail at PO Box 500, Leeton, NSW, 2705.

Direct submissions can be sent to the Royal Commission into institutional responses to child sexual abuse, PO Box 5283, Sydney, NSW, 2001.

For further information visit

www.childabuseroyalcommission.gov.au

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