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My ultimate prayer is that chains will be broken, abuse cycles shattered and lives healed.
In the media
Read, watch, listen to Kel’s story across, podcasts, newspapers, television, Zoom and Facebook lives as she shares her story in the hope of “inspiring others to share their stories, expose their perpetrators and begin or further their healing journey.” Kel is also passionate about working to make changes at higher levels of government.
Through increased awareness change can be made.
The Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation- “Jack Changes The Game”
Jack Changes The Game, A first of its kind initiative based on a real story
Kelly Humphries – part of the reference group providing insight and expertise to support the creation of this great resource.
How do we teach kids the difference between in-person and online friends?
The Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation and ThinkUKnow Australia has launched a first-of-its-kind children’s picture book to teach kids how to recognise the signs of online grooming and what to do about it.
Jack Changes the Game is based on a real report to the ACCCE about a child being approached while playing a game online.
ABC- Sexual Assaults are at an all time high- Why talking to your children is so important
An in depth article on preventing child abuse, and what parents can do- with ABC Melanie Vujkovic
Kelly Humphries was just eight years old when her Uncle Robert sexually abused her. When she was about 12 her mother asked if he had ever touched her. Her response was no.”It was an opportunity for a conversation and finally the pieces fell into place,” Ms Humphries said, only realising then what her uncle was doing was wrong.
ABC The Children in the Pictures
The work of Task Force Argos and their stakeholders is discussed with ABC Sarah Ferguson- with insight from Kelly Humphries
Last year, authorities received more than 20 million reports flagging online child sexual exploitation across the world. In Australia, a team of experts is sifting through the horrific footage – searching for clues that will help them track down predators and ultimately rescue children from their abusers. Their work is now the subject of a documentary, The Children in the Pictures. Ella Archibald-Binge and Alex McDonald report – and a warning, this story contains distressing content.
The ACCCE facility in Brisbane is officially open
Watch the official opening of the ACCCE facility in Brisbane!
Thank you Australian Federal Police, The Carly Ryan Foundation Inc., Daniel Morcombe Foundation, and Kelly Humphries for making this day truly remarkable.
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BRAVE SURVIVOR: How I JAILED my paedophile UNCLE
that’s life! | 28 October 2019
After suffering years of abuse, Kelly Humphries finally got justice. Here, Kelly, 38, from Bororen, QLD, tells the story in her own words
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Advocates and survivors demand tougher sentences for child sex abusers
7NEWS | 19 October 2019
While the punishment meted out to convicted paedophiles can end within a few years, their victims are sentenced to a lifetime of pain. And they have had enough. Abuse survivors, lawyers and advocates say sentences should be tougher.
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‘You grow up hating yourself’: why child abuse survivors keep – and break – their silence
The Guardian | 1 July 2019
After suffering years of abuse, Kelly Humphries finally got justice. Here, Kelly, 38, from Bororen, QLD, tells the story in her own words.
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Abused cop shares her story
NewsMail | 25 April 2019
A MIRIAM Vale police officer sexually abused as a child has overcome adversity and is helping other child victims come forward. Senior Constable Kelly Humphries is a survivor.
Can you recognise the signs of child abuse?
ABC Brisbane | 24 April 2019
“Predators are good at covering their tracks.” Author, police officer and child advocate Kelly Humphries says parents should look out for these behaviours.
On the Frontline – Senior Constable Kelly Humphries
Queensland Police Service
Everyone has a reason for putting on their uniform. Senior Constable Kelly Humphries shares her inspirational story on how speaking up on her own child abuse led her to help other children across Queensland.
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QPS officers recognised as Everyday Heroes
myPolice | 20 October 2017
Three Queensland police officers were announced this afternoon as the QBANK 2017 Everyday Heroes Awards winners. The QBANK Everyday Heroes Awards is designed to recognise those who have made an outstanding contribution to the Queensland community.
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Police officer’s lifelong work to stop abuse recognised
Courier Mail | 17 January 201
Acting Sergeant Kelly Humphries has made it her lifelong mission to break the cycle and silence surrounding child abuse and sexual violence. As a sexual abuse survivor, her motivation is simple, yet resolute. “I just don’t want it to happen to anyone else,” she said.