Our client, Tom*, attended an Army Apprentice School. He hoped to build his future through military training. Instead, he endured months of relentless physical and psychological abuse by senior apprentices. Thanks to the tireless advocacy of O’Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors, Tom secured a fair compensation settlement for abuse at military training school. The settlement finally brought him closure for his traumatic experiences.

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Compensation for abuse at Military Training School

At the Army Apprentice School, Tom faced daily bullying and physical harassment from a senior apprentice. The abuse escalated to a horrifying incident involving forced exposure to the sexual abuse of another junior apprentice. These incidents left Tom traumatised and in constant fear for his safety. After filing a claim with the help of O’Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors, Tom reached a satisfactory settlement that helped him move forward.

There have been multiple cases of abuse in Australian Army Training Schools. Read more about the responses to these cases here. 

Detailed Overview: What happened?

Tom’s experience quickly turned into a nightmare. He faced a brutal campaign of physical bullying, with a senior apprentice subjecting him to daily physical intimidation and threats. This harassment continued unabated for several months, eroding his confidence and creating a hostile environment.

In addition to physical abuse, Tom experienced psychological trauma. He was forced to witness the assault of another junior apprentice, a horrific event that left him terrified. Further, Tom endured ongoing threats of being forced into degrading “games” of a sexual nature, causing him severe fear and distress.

The sustained abuse left Tom feeling isolated, fearful, and profoundly impacted by the lack of protection in an environment meant to foster growth and learning.

Abuse at Military Training School

Tom filed a compensation claim to address the injustices he faced. At an Informal Settlement Conference, O’Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors secured a substantial settlement for Tom. He was very pleased with the outcome, which provided recognition of the wrongs he endured and closure for the trauma he suffered.

Lawyer for Abuse at Military Training School

If you or a loved one has experienced similar mistreatment, know that help is available. The dedicated team at O’Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors is here to fight for justice.

Enquire online or call O’Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors on (02) 9261 4281. In some cases, we can also set up a free appointment with the civil lawyers in our Sydney office.* (This is dependant on availability and capacity.)

*We changed details to protect our client’s privacy.