Former Ashley Youth Detention Centre employee charged over alleged rapes, abuseTopic:Child Sexual Abuse10m ago10 minutes agoFri 9 May 2025 at 6:22amThe man has been charged with 11 counts of rape, three counts of indecent assault and two counts of indecency after an investigation by Taskforce Artemis. (ABC News: Luke Bowden)abc.net.au/news/ashley-employee-64yo-arrested-over-child-sex-abuse-allegations/105275596Link copiedShareShare articleA former employee of Tasmania's notorious Ashley Youth Detention Centre has been arrested over alleged serious sexual offences, including child sexual abuse, while he was working at the centre. In a statement on Friday, Tasmania Police said a 64-year-old man would appear in court on June 11 to face charges of 11 counts of rape, three counts of indecent assault and two counts of indecency after an investigation by Taskforce Artemis.Tasmania Police Commissioner Donna Adams said the charges against the man related to "three victim-survivors".Sexual assault support services:Sexual Assault Support Service (Tasmania): 1800 697 8771800 Respect national helpline: 1800 737 732Sexual Assault Counselling Australia: 1800 211 028Bravehearts (support for child sexual abuse survivors): 1800 272 831Other helplines:Lifeline (24-hour crisis line): 131 114Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636Tasmania's Victims of Crime Service: 1300 300 238CLAN Care Leavers Australia Network 1800 008 774Police said the charges have "stemmed directly from matters that were investigated as a result of the Commission of Inquiry into the Tasmanian Government's Responses to Child Sexual Abuse in Institutional Settings"."Some instances of abuse are alleged to have taken place between 1974 and 1982, while another instance of abuse is alleged to have occurred at the Ashley Youth Detention Centre between 1990 and 2021 while the man was an employee," the police statement said.Police said Taskforce Artemis was a "specialist police team investigating child abuse allegations from the commission of inquiry"."The taskforce is working closely with government agencies to share information, support victim-survivors, and hold alleged perpetrators to account through an intelligence-led approach."While it is acknowledged that offences of this nature are deeply disturbing, Tasmania Police strongly encourages anyone with information about any form of sexual abuse, regardless of the passage of time, to come forward and report it."Posted 10m ago10 minutes agoFri 9 May 2025 at 6:22amShare optionsCopy linkFacebookX (formerly Twitter)Top StoriesNationals leader faces Canavan challenge as Taylor confirms he'll contest Liberal leadershipLIVEPhoto shows Matt Canavan, in side profile, grimaces slightly during a press conferenceAustralia's political conclave theatrics feel blokey, but the future is femaleAAnalysis by Annabel CrabbPhoto shows Sussan LeyErin Patterson was building Lego hours after serving deadly meal, court hearsTopic:CourtsPhoto shows A close up photo of Erin Patterson looking over her shoulder wearing glases.China criticises Australia over joint exercises in South China SeaTopic:Defence and National SecurityPhoto shows A Philippine Navy AW159 helicopter with the the HMAS Sydney in the background. 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