Justice Eludes Another Vulnerable Victim The recent assault of a 70 year old woman in her Claremont home is a stark reminder that vulnerability knows no bounds, not even within the supposed safety of one's own home.
The brazen attack by a 35 year old man who had recently been released from prison highlights the darker side of Australia's rehabilitation system and the woeful lack of support for its most vulnerable citizens.
The specifics of this case are harrowing – an elderly woman returning from grocery shopping was confronted by a stranger in her own home, subjected to a horrific act of violence.