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Disgraced author Craig Silvey has published a 9,000-word apology on Substack after being sentenced to seven months in prison for possessing and distributing child exploitation material. Silvey, who has been widely recognized for his books, including the novel Jasper Jones, expressed deep remorse and acknowledged the re-traumatizing impact of his actions on victims. He attributed his offending to a history of trauma, shame, and anxiety, and a mental health crisis. However, a leading child protection organization criticized the apology for focusing more on Silvey's personal struggles than on the victims. Silvey's books have been removed from school curricula and theatre adaptations halted following his sentencing.
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