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Award-winning Australian author Craig Silvey was jailed for seven months after pleading guilty to distributing and possessing child exploitation material.
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Award‑winning Australian children’s author Craig Silvey jailed over child exploitation material
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Jasper Jones writer and father sent multiple messages about his sexual desire for young boys, Western Australian district court hearsWarning: graphic contentGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe award‑winning author Craig Silvey sent multiple messages about his sexual desire for young boys and was caught with explicit images of children and adults.The young adult novelist was jailed on Monday for seven months after pleading guilty to distributing and possessing child exploitation material in January.Children, young adults, parents and teachers can contact the Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800, or Bravehearts on 1800 272 831, and adult survivors can contact Blue Knot Foundation on 1300 657 380. Continue reading...
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