About the Author
Jennifer Althaus has devoted over 15 years to the writing and of books, passionately supporting the self-publishing industry by helping numerous authors with writing, compilation, and marketing endeavors. She earned a Bachelor of Arts with double majors in Creative Writing and Criminal Justice, along with qualifications in Autism Studies, continuing her studies in human rights and forensic mental health. Her debut novel, 'A Journey of Love,' a mother's memoir, was published in 2017, followed shortly by her children's book, 'Bored, Bored, Bored.' Additionally, she wrote 'Life is Learning, Learning is Life - An unschooling journal' and frequently offers her writing skills as a ghostwriter to authors worldwide.
Residing on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Jennifer is the CEO of Orange Elephants Creative Minds, a company aimed at helping neurodiverse individuals understand their unique identities.
At the heart of Jennifer's work with neurodiverse individuals and families within the criminal system is a radical belief that even those who have committed crimes deserve dignity, fair treatment, and the opportunity for transformation. Drawing on insights from advocates, legal professionals, and those with lived experiences, she calls for a justice system that recognizes the complex human stories behind each case. This is a call to action - for ethical practices, and a justice system rooted in humanity rather than mere retribution. True justice begins not with a sentence, but with the courage to see individuals—even at their worst—and to believe in a brighter future.
The Story
"The Boy They Tried to Erase" is a harrowing and powerful true story of survival, betrayal, and the unrelenting fight for justice.
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As a young boy boarding at Brisbane’s prestigious Nudgee College, he was subjected to unspeakable abuse at the hands of those cloaked in religious authority. Silenced by shame and the iron grip of the Catholic Church, he buried the truth deep within him—until decades later, when he finally found the courage to speak out.
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But the Church was already prepared. In the shadowy depths of what insiders call the “war rooms,” a plan was set in motion—not to reckon with the past, but to erase it. Accused of a heinous crime he didn’t commit, he found himself trapped in a nightmarish web of lies, fabricated evidence, and institutional protectionism designed to destroy his credibility and bury the truth once and for all.
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This book is not just his testimony—it's a reckoning. A chilling exposé of how far powerful systems will go to silence victims and protect their own.
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"The Boy They Tried to Erase" is a raw and courageous account that dares to confront the unthinkable—and demands that we all do the same.