Private session support

A support co-ordinator from the Royal Commission will contact you to understand what support you will need to take part.

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Support for people in prisons

People in prison will be offered similar support options to people who are not in prison. 

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Legal assistance

People can participate in this Inquiry in different ways and, in most cases, you will not need a lawyer.

However, there will be times when you may need a lawyer to help you if you want to prepare a witness statement about your experiences, or if you are asked to give evidence at a public hearing.

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Literacy support

Survivors who want to share their experience with the Inquiry in writing can now get literacy support from the NZ Howard League TrustLiteracy Aotearoa and The Personal Advocacy and Safeguarding Adults Trust.

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Support services

If any content in this website has raised difficult emotional issues for you, and you would like to talk to a support person, below is a list of some of the telephone helplines or services that offer support, information and help. All services are free.

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