Critical
Actual self-harm
On morning bus run [REDACTED] showed me a heart he had sewn into his hand using a needle and thread. I asked why and he said “I don’t know”. I notified [REDACTED] as soon as I got off the bus at OPC1 and she proceeded to take [REDACTED] to IHMS. [REDACTED] is [REDACTED] yrs of age.
Minor
Threatened self-harm
SENIOR CASEWORKER [REDACTED] MET WITH [REDACTED]. DURING A CONVERSATION ABOUT CURRENT HARDSHIPS FOR HIMSELF AND HIS FAMILY, [REDACTED] STATED THAT AT THE QUIET NIGHT, I THINK OF HOW I SHOULD CLOSE MY EYES, AND NEVER EPEN THEM AGAIN, BECAUSE I CANNOT SEE THE BAD THINGS HAPPENING TO MY FAMILY AGAIN FOR ONE DAY.” [REDACTED] ALSO COMMENTED “”L WANT TO ESCAPE.. I DON’T KNOW WHERE.. MAYBE IN THE SKY.”” SCW ASKED [REDACTED] HOW OFTEN HE FEELS THIS WAY
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Information
AT THE ABOVE STATED DATE AND TIME WELFARE THREE [REDACTED] WAS APPROACHED BY [REDACTED]. [REDACTED] VOICED HIS CONCERNS ABOUT HIS SON [REDACTED], HE SAID THE SEPARATION OF [REDACTED] FROM HIS MOTHER FOR 11 MONTHS WAS HAVING AN ADVERSE EFFECT ON HIS SON. [REDACTED] ADVISED THAT HIS SON WASN’T EATING AND OVER THE LAST COUPLE OF DAYS HAD ISOLATED HIMSELF FROM HIS FRIENDS. [REDACTED] INVITED WELFARE THREE [REDACTED] TO HIS TENT TO SPEAK WITH HIS SON. [REDACTED] ADVISED HE DIDN’T WANT
Major
Threatened self-harm
Teacher [REDACTED 1] read [REDACTED 2]’s school work. In her book she had written “I want death, I need death”. Teacher spoke with [REDACTED 2] who confirmed these feelings. CSPM notified.
Major
Actual self-harm
AT ABOUT 2129HRS ON 28TH APRIL 2015 [REDACTED] APPROACHED STAFF IN RPC3 AREA [REDACTED]. SHE BEGAN TO VOMIT. A STRONG SMELL OF BLEACH WAS DETECTED. A CODE BLUE WAS CALLED. IHMS MEDICAL STAFF ATTENDED AND [REDACTED] WAS TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO RPC1 FOR FURTHER TREATMENT. AT THIS TIME THE MATTER WAS STILL BEING TREATED AS A MEDICAL INCIDENT. AT 2220HRS IHMS INFORMED CONTROL THAT AS A RESULT OF THEIR ASSESSMENT IT APPEARS THAT [REDACTED] HAS INGESTED MILTON BABY BOTTLE STERILIZING
Minor
Threatened self-harm
AS PER THE DATE LISTED ABOVE SAVE THE CHILDREN (SCA) CASE WORKER (CW), [REDACTED] APPROACHED [REDACTED] WHILST HE WAS IN THE MESS. [REDACTED] REPORTED HE WAS NOT FEELING GOOD. [REDACTED] REPORTED THAT HE HAS STOPPED GOING TO THE GYM (THIS HAS PREVIOUSLY BEEN IDENTIFIED AS A SIGNIFICANT PROTECTIVE FACTOR FOR [REDACTED]). [REDACTED] REPORTED THAT HE IS NOT CURRENTLY SPEAKING TO FRIENDS OR FAMILY. [REDACTED] REPORTED THAT HE AND HIS FAMILY ATTENDED A CAPS APPOINTMENT AT 2PM ON 20.10.2015 AND THAT
Critical
Assault on a minor
At 1330, asylum seeker [REDACTED] approached Save the Children (SCA) case worker (CW) [REDACTED] in the mess at RPC3. [REDACTED] was crying and was observed to be very shaken. [REDACTED] and [REDACTED] sat outside where [REDACTED] reported that a Wilsons security guard had just hit him. [REDACTED] explained to [REDACTED] that he was in tent [REDACTED] with [REDACTED], [REDACTED] and [REDACTED] when a security guard entered and yelled at them, HY are you in here?”. [REDACTED] then reported that the
Minor
Threatened self-harm
SCA CW [REDACTED] WAS WALKING THROUGH THE VOLLEYBALL AREA WHEN HE WAS STOPPED BY [REDACTED]. [REDACTED] STATED TO CW THAT IT IS HER BIRTHDAY ON FRIDAY. SHE THEN STATED I WANT TO DIE ON MY BIRTHDAY”. CM ASKED WHY AND SHE REPLIED “” IT IS NOT WORTH LIVING HERE ANYMORE
Major
Actual self-harm
CODE BLUE CALLED AT 1028 AFTER [REDACTED] HAD STATED TO HIS WIFE THAT HE HAS SWALLOWED SOME SCREWS. X-RAY CONFIMED AT LEAST 1 SCREW AT 1128HRS.
Major
Assault on a minor
AT APPROX. 19:10 SAVE THE CHILDREN STAFF MEMBER [REDACTED] CALLED SAVE THE CHILDREN STAFF MEMBER [REDACTED] TO REPORT THAT 4 YOUTH WERE REFUSING HER INSTRUCTIONS TO LEAVE TENT [REDACTED]. [REDACTED] ALSO REPORTED SHE HAD SOUGHT ASSISTANCE FROM SOME UNIDENTIFIED LOCAL SECURITY GUARDS TO REMOVE THE BOYS WHO WERE DISOBEYING [REDACTED]’S INSTRUCTIONS. [REDACTED] ARRIVED IN AREA TEN AND SAW [REDACTED] LEAVING THE AREA AND ARGUING WITH [REDACTED]. A LOCAL GUARD WAS ASSISTING [REDACTED]. [REDACTED] DISCUSSED WITH [REDACTED] THE EVENTS PRIOR AND
Unclassified
Unclassified
At the above date and time I was approached by SCA [REDACTED] to assist locating three transferees. When I asked for what purpose, [REDACTED] informed me today is the anniversary they lost their child to drowning whilst attempting to get to Australia. Transferees are: [REDACTED] [REDACTED] (Given name not avail) [REDACTED] (Given name not avail
Minor
Medical incident
ON MEETING [REDACTED] AT THE SCHOOL PICK-UP, I OBSERVED HER WALKING WITH ASSISTANCE FROM ANOTHER STUDENT. SHE ALSO LOOKED PALE AND TIRED. I ASKED HER IF SHE WAS OKAY AND SHE TOLD ME THAT SHE FELT NUMB ALL DOWN HER LEFT SIDE AND HER LUMP WAS MOVING [REDACTED] HAS BEEN TO IHMS MANY TIMES IN THE PAST REGARDING A LUMP IN HER LEFT BREAST). I SAID SHE MUST GO TO IHMS AND SHE SAID THAT SHE WILL NEVER GO TO
Information
Threatened self-harm
On 11 June at 1420 [REDACTED 1] stated to CM [REDACTED 2] I really can’t take this anymore; I will kill myself”. The conversation was based on [REDACTED 1] and her mother’s ([REDACTED]) recent move from area 33
Unclassified
Actual self-harm
22:43 -[REDACTED] approached staff and asked for his razor. As he presented in a calm and reasonable manner, he was provided with his razor. 22:53 -SCA staff checked the showers for [REDACTED] and were unable to locate him. SCA staff continued to look until 23:12 they located him in his bedroom with blood on his arms, legs and on the bed. [REDACTED] taken to IHMS. Wilsons Security, SCA Op’s Mgr and UAM Mrg informed and updated.
Critical
Actual self-harm
At approximately 2115h Sunday the July 2015 client service officer (CSO) [REDACTED] acting as Whiskey One was called to attend the restricted area accommodation (RAA). On arrival to the RAA Sterling security guard (SSG) [REDACTED] informed CSO [REDACTED] that asylum seeker (AS) [REDACTED] was not happy about the adult male as being in the raa and that she has gone into ole tea room and is pushing up against the door to prevent access. CSO [REDACTED] immediately gained entry to
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Complaint
I was asked on Friday (26-9-2014) by a fellow teacher [REDACTED 1] if I would sit with an asylum seeker [REDACTED 2] who was sobbing. She is a classroom helper for the children. A secondary teacher assistant [REDACTED 3] was present. She talked about several situations, some from Christmas Island, some from RPC3. She reported that she has been asking for a 4 minute shower as opposed to 2 minutes. Her request has been accepted on condition of sexual favours.
Critical
Actual self-harm
At about 13:13hrs CSO [REDACTED] was approached at [REDACTED] by female asylum seeker [REDACTED]. She said officer, come quickly, my brother has cut himself” CSO [REDACTED] followed her to tent [REDACTED]. On entering the room he saw male asylum seeker [REDACTED] (aged [REDACTED] yrs) standing assisted by a female asylum seeker. He was bleeding from the left wrist. There were 3 cuts to his left wrist area. There was blood on the floor and drops of blood in the hallway leading
Minor
Sexual assault
BACKGROUND: [REDACTED] IS AWARE THAT ASYLUM SEEKER [REDACTED] ([REDACTED]) HAS DISCLOSED AN INCIDENT OF SEXUAL ABUSE PERPETRATED BY ASYLUM SEEKER [REDACTED]. THIS MATTER IS CURRENTLY UNDER POLICE INVESTIGATION AND [REDACTED] IS ON BAIL CONDITIONS THAT OUTLINED HE RESIDE IN RPC1. GIVEN THIS, [REDACTED] AND HIS FAMILY RESIDE IN [REDACTED]. CONCERNS: ON 4/4/15 AT 8:05AM CW [REDACTED] WAS WALKING BY [REDACTED] ACCOMMODATION IN RPC1 WHEN SHE OBSERVED [REDACTD] AND HER FAMILY. [REDACTD]’S FATHER [REDACTED] [REDACTED]) ADVISED THEY HAD STAYED THERE OVER
Minor
Concern for minor
Clients complained to SCA worker that cockroaches have crawled over him throughout the night and his children are not sleeping due to fear of the bugs
Minor
Concern for minor
Case worker met with [REDACTED 1] who said he was worried about his pregnant wife [REDACTED 2] as she is exhausted, no longer has self control and is concerned for her safety and the unborn child’s safety as [REDACTED 2] has attempted suicide in the past.
Major
Threatened self-harm
AT 13:35 [REDACTED] ASKED TO SPEAK WITH ME. SHE SAID THAT [REDACTED] AND [REDACTED] BECAME UPSET DURING MATHS BECAUSE THE BELIEVE A RECENTLY MEDIVAC’D FAMILY WILL NOW GET A VISA IN AUSTRALIA, WHILE THEY STAY THERE. [REDACTED] SAW THEM CRYING AND TOLD [REDACTED] HE WAS WORRIED ABOUT THEM. HE THEN SAID DO I HAVE TO KILL MYSELF TO GO TO AUSTRALIA” “”WHAT PLACE MAKES A [REDACTED]YR OLD TRY TO KILL THEMSELVES””. WE BELIEVE HE IS REFERRING TO [REDACTED]’S SELF HARM
Critical
Actual self-harm
[REDACTED 1] was verbally aggressive to writer when informed he would have to wait for the phone while other used it. He physically threw a chair. [REDACTED 1] was observed to removed what appeared to be a rope from tent [REDACTED]. Writer alerted Wilsons CSO [REDACTED 2] and both followed [REDACTED 1] to his tent, where they observed [REDACTED 1]n tying the rope to the beam above his room. He had also tied the rope around his neck and attempted
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Information regarding asylum seekers with lips sewn: – [REDACTED] @ 2200hrs had stitches cut by IHMS. He had 4 x full flesh stitches. – [REDACTED] went to IHMS @ approx 2345 and asked to have his stitches removed. CSO reported stitches were just through the skin. – [REDACTED] – had his stitches cut by IHMS – full flesh stitches. – [REDACTED] cut and removed her own stitches – [REDACTED] have all been seen by either Welfare or CSO eating soup
Minor
Accident or injury
[REDACTED] hit by a rock thrown by [REDACTED]. Witnessed by SCA staff who stated that rock thrown was intended to hit another child [REDACTED] – the two children were fighting over paper
Minor
Threatened self-harm
ON THE 9 OF OCTOBER 2015 AT 1245 SAVE THE CHILDREN (SCA) CASEWORKER (CW) [REDACTED] ENGAGED WITH [REDACTED]. CW [REDACTED] INVITED [REDACTED] TO ATTEND THE MESS WITH HER FOR LUNCH. [REDACTED] DECLINED AND STATED THAT HE CANNOT EAT BECAUSE HE HAS STOMACH PAIN. [REDACTED] STATED THAT HE THINKS THIS STOMACH PAIN MAY BE A RESULT OF THE MEDICATION HE IS SELF-ADMINISTERIN]G, MEDICATION HE REPORTED THAT HE HAD BOUGHT IN THE NAURUAN COMMUNITY. [REDACTED] STATED THAT HE IS ALSO TAKING MEDICATION
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Complaint
I was informed by [REDACTED] that during the protests last night, he witnessed Wilsons guards being inappropriate towards other asylum seekers. He revealed that when an asylum seeker slashed his neck, other rushed to his aid. They were stopped by Wilsons guards who stood in a circle around the hurt asylum seeker. They then started to tease the asylum seekers about their desire to go to Australia, and told them “you will never be let out of here”.
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I [REDACTED] (TSL), RECEIVED A COMPLAINT FORM FROM [REDACTED]. HE COMPLAINT THE [REDACTED] FAMILY WHO LIVES NEXT TO THEIR TENT AND HE STATES THE [REDACTED] FAMILY HAVE TWO YOUNG CHILDREN, THE FATHER, ALMOST EVERYDAY BEATS UP HIS YOUNG CHILD IN A SAVAGE WAY””” SCA15.0216,3/18/15,No,No,Actual self-harm,Self-Harm,Major,APPROXIMATELY 0950 HOURS TODAY I
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AT THE ABOVE STATED DATE AND TIME WELFARE THREE [REDACTED] CONDUCTED A BREAK ON WHISKEY HIGH WATCH, [REDACTED]. [REDACTED] WAS SITTING ON THE BED WITH A BLANKET WRAPPED AROUND HER. [REDACTED] WAS STARING STRAIGHT AHEAD WITH A BLANK EXPRESSION ON HER FACE. [REDACTED] MADE NO ATTEMPT TO ENGAGE IN CONVERSATION JUST CONTINUED TO STARE AHEAD. [REDACTED] INFORMED WELFARE THREE THAT HIS MOTHER HAD BEEN BEHAVING IN THIS MANNER SINCE LATE YESTERDAY. [REDACTED] SAID HE’D ADVISED WELFARE THREE NIGHT SHIFT OF
Critical
Actual self-harm
On the 13/10/2015 at approximately 1345 SCA case worker [REDACTED] was approached by asylum seeker [REDACTED] her daughter [REDACTED] ([REDACTED], age [REDACTED]) was also present. [REDACTED] disclosed the following: three days ago [REDACTED] had self-harmed and had used something sharp to cut her wrist with. [REDACTED] explained she did not inform anyone what had happened because [REDACTED] was frightened of getting in trouble. [REDACTED] explained she was very worried about her daughter and needed support. [REDACTED] disclosed the following: she
Major
Threatened self-harm
FURTHER TO IR WRITTEN YESTERDAY 8/1/15 IN REGARDS TO ACTUAL SELF-HARM BY [REDACTED 1], I HAVE JUST BEEN INFORMED BY [REDACTED 2] THAT [REDACTED 1] TOLD HER ON 8/1/15 THAT IF HE KILLED HIMSELF, ALL HIS PROBLEMS WOULD BE OVER
Information
Threatened self-harm
CW [REDACTED 1] and CW Manager [REDACTED 2] were having an extended conversation with various men who had stitched their lips together, with the assistance of TIS interpreter [REDACTED 3]. During the conversation a small crowd gathered and at approximately 1400 hours [REDACTED 4] entered the conversation and stated that people in the camp are very desperate. [REDACTED 4] explained that he is aware of a plan for at least 15 people to complete mass suicide by using fence posts
Minor
Assault
[REDACTED] WAS BEING RUDE AND DISRUPTIVE IN LASS. I ASKED HIM TO LEAVE THE ROOM. HE KICKED ME IN THE LEG THEN LEFT. WE SAT ON THE BENCH OUTSIDE. I ASKED FOR HIS BOAT NUMBER. HE DID NOT WANT TO SAY IT SO [REDACTED] WENT TO THE CLASS TO ASK THE TEACHER. [REDACTED] THREW A BOX AT ME AND HIT ME IN THE ARM. [REDACTED] TOLD HIM TO STOP AND SIT DOWN. [REDACTED] WENT WITH [REDACTED] ON THE BUS TO
Major
Sexual assault
AT ABOUT 0750HRS ON 17 MAY 2015, INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED IN THE CONTROL ROOM TO UPGRADE AN INFORMATION REPORT TO A MAJOR REPORTING INCIDENT OF SEXUAL ASSAULT. THE INCIDENT RELATES TO AN ALLEGATION OF SEXUAL ASSAULT MADE BY [REDACTED] WHO DEPARTED RPC3 ON 16 MAY 2015 ON OPEN CENTRE LEAVE. AT APPROX 1800HRS ON 16 MAY 2015 [REDACTED] HAD FAILED TO RETURN TO RPC3 WHILE ON OPEN CENTRE LEAVE. THE NPF WERE INFORMED AND PROVIDED WITH DETAILS OF HER DESCRIPTION
Information
Sexual assault
[REDACTED] stated that when she requested to have longer in the shower to wash her sons hair a guard said that she would have to show her naked body to him. [REDACTED] stated that this behaviour from guard has increased and clients are exchanging cigarettes for sexual favours with client but clients are afraid to complain as they think it will effect their RSD hand downs.
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AT THE ABOVE DATE AND TIME CLIENT SERVICES OFFICER (CSO) [REDACTED] WALKED INTO THE MESS TO GET A DRINK AND NOTICED A GATHERING OF APPROXIMATELY FIFTY PEOPLE. WHEN CSO [REDACTED] ENQUIRED WHAT THEY WERE THERE FOR THEY SAID IT WAS A WAKE FOR THE FATHER OF ASYLUM SEEKERS [REDACTED] AND [REDACTED]). THE GROUP WAS CALM AND QUIET PAYING THEIR RESPECTS TO THE TWO ASYLUM SEEKERS. AFTER HAVING A CUP OF TEA AND SOMETHING TO EAT THEY DISPERSED AT APPROXIMATELY 2230
Minor
Non-compliance
SAVE THE CHILDREN TEACHER [REDACTED] WAS ESCORTING CHILDREN FROM RPCI TO RPC3 ON SCHOOL BUS. [REDACTED] [REDACTED] YEARS OLD, REFUGEE) SAID THAT SHE WANTED TO TELL SCA WORKER [REDACTED] SOMETHING. [REDACTED] WHISPERED THAT [REDACTED] ([REDACTED]YEARS OLD, [REDACTED]), [REDACTED] ([REDACTED] YEARS OLD, REFUGEE), [REDACTED] ([REDACTED] YEARS OLD, AND [REDACTED] ([REDACTED] YEARS OLD) HAD BEEN TAKING DOWN THEIR PANTS IN THE RECREATION TENT AND SHE GESTURED THAT THE CHILDREN HAD BEEN SHAKING THEIR GENITAL AREA. SCA WORKER [REDACTED] ASKED [REDACTED] IF THERE
Minor
Information
[REDACTED] IS DEPRESSED AND NO LONGER WISHES TO STAY HERE. BEHAVIOUR ID ALSO BE COMING ISOLATED.
Minor
Concern for minor
Between the hours of 19.00-20.15 a group of young children were running through the Adult Ed and Early Childhood Tents in RPC3 disrupting classes and trashing the Early Childhood Tent. The Children were unsupported and unsupervised by parents and refused to leave the Adult areas. The children forced themselves through gates and over fences. They were extremely unruly, disruptive and uncooperative.
Major
Actual self-harm
On 26/03/2015 at 4.25pm case worker (CW) [REDACTED] was having a conversation with asylum seeker [REDACTED], [REDACTED] and [REDACTED] in the mess in RPC3. CW [REDACTED] was also present. [REDACTED] then disclosed that [REDACTED] ‘did something stupid’. [REDACTED] then disclosed the following: about 4 days ago (Monday 22/03/2015) she stated that she was feeling upset and worried as I miss my husband who lives in the community in Australia. She stated that she wanted a tattoo of his name but
Major
Assault on a minor
AT 16:45 SCA CHILD AND YOUTH RECREATION WORKER [REDACTED] APPROACHED [REDACTED] AS SHE WAS PHYSICALLY UPSET, SITTING ON A CHAIR AT THE ENTRANCE OF AREA 10. [REDACTED] DISCLOSED TO [REDACTED] THAT A GUARD HAD GRABBED HER RIGHT ARM AND PUSHED HER WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ENTER AREA 10. SCA [REDACTED] ASKED [REDACTED] TO IDENTIFY WHICH SECURITY GUARD AND SHE POINTED IN THE DIRECTION OF WILSONS SECURITY OFFICER [REDACTED]. SCA [REDACTED] EXAMINED [REDACTED]’S ARM, NO MARKS COULD BE SEEN.
Critical
Actual self-harm
[REDACTED] was walking out of ihms toward the bus stop. SCA CM [REDACTED] witnessed [REDACTED] pick up two or three rocks and swallowed them. Whiskey 1 and another officer restrained [REDACTED] to prevent him picking up any more rocks: [REDACTED] calmed once restrained
Minor
Threatened self-harm
SCA CM [REDACTED 1] AND DIBP INTERPRETER WERE CONDUCTING A WELLBEING CHECK WITH [REDACTED 2] AND [REDACTED 3] WHEN [REDACTED 2] STATED HE WISHED THE CM TO BRING HIM POISON STATING HE WANTED TO DIE. [REDACTED 2] ADVISED CM THAT HE HAS BEEN SEPERATED FOM HIS MOTHER FOR 8 MONTHS WITH LITTLE INFORMATION ABOUT HE CONDITION AND HE IS SAD. [REDACTED 2] STATED DUE TO HIS RELIGION HE IS UNABLE TO KILL HIMSELF AND DOES NOT WANT TO HARM HIMSELF
Major
Demonstration
AT APPROX 1630HRS 11 STUDENTS ORGANISED A SIT IN AT SCHOOL TO PROTEST THE FINISHING OF ALL SCHOOLING AR RPC1.
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Unclassified
[REDACTED] AND [REDACTED] DISCLOSED TO CW [REDACTED] THAT APPROXIMATELY 3 WEEKS AGO ( EXACT DATE UNKNOWN) THEY WITNESSED THEIR SON [REDACTED] APPEARING UNWELL. [REDACTED] REPORTED TO [REDACTED] AND [REDACTED] THAT HE DRANK SHAMPOO WHICH MADE HIM VOMIT. [REDACTED] AND [REDACTED] REPORTED THEY KEPT WATCH OVER [REDACTED] THAT EVENING AND HE APPEARED PHYSICALLY WELL THUS THEY DID NOT REPORT THE INCIDENT AT THE TIME
Critical
Actual self-harm
[REDACTED] 1 (SCA TEACHER) WAS SUPERVISING THREE STUDENTS IN ROOM [REDACTED] OF THE RPC1 SCHOOL, AND WAS SITTING ON THE FLOOR PLAYING CARDS WITH [REDACTED] 2. [REDACTED] 3 WALKED INTO THE CLASSROOM AND REACHED UP AND TOOK DOWN A BOTTLE OF CLEANING FLUID FROM THE TOP OF A CUPBOARD WHERE IT HAD BEEN STORED. [REDACTED] 1 STOOD UP AND ASKED [REDACTED] 3 TO GIVE HER THE BOTTLE, BUT HE TOOK THE TOP OFF AND RAN OUT OF THE CLASSROOM. AS
Major
Actual self-harm
[REDACTED] CONSUMED WASHING DETERGENT
Critical
Sexual assault
CSO [REDACTED] was informed by cultural advisor [REDACTED] that [REDACTED] had allegedly been raped 1 month ago. The victim wanted to keep it quiet for fear of retaliation from other asylum seekers. She stated she wanted to talk with Mental Health services and did not want to police involved.