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Abuse in Care - Royal Commission of Inquiry

This Royal Commission is an independent inquiry into abuse in state care and in the care of faith-based institutions in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Read the case studies published by the Royal Commission throughout the course of the Inquiry, which investigate abuse and neglect in a number of State and faith-based institutions across Aotearoa New Zealand. There are seven case studies in all.

Cauldron of violence ­– Hokio Beach School and Kohitere Boys’ Training Centre: A case study of the State’s role in creating gangs and criminals

Out of sight, out of mind: A case study of the Kimberley Centre, a ‘psychopaedic’ institution for people with a learning disability

Our hands were tied – Van Asch College and Kelston School for the Deaf: A case study of State-funded violence and abuse of young people needing care and protection

Boot Camp – Te Whakapakari Youth Programme: A case study of State-funded violence and abuse of children and young people needing care and protection

Jehovah's Witnesses: Case study

Stolen Lives, Marked Souls: The inquiry into the Order of the Brothers of St John of God at Marylands School and Hebron Trust

Beautiful Children: Inquiry into the Lake Alice Child and Adolescent Unit

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Alternate formats

Cauldron of Violence: Hokio Beach School and Kohitere Boy's Training Centre - Large Print [DOCX, 49 KB]

Boot Camp: Te Whakapakari Youth Programme - Large Print [DOCX, 56 KB]

Our hands were tied: Van Asch College and Kelston School for the Deaf - Large Print [DOCX, 55 KB]

Out of sight, out of mind: Kimberley Centre - Large Print [DOCX, 54 KB]

Jehovah's Witnesses - Large Print [DOCX, 48 KB]

Cauldron of Violence: Hokio Beach School and Kohitere Boy's Training Centre - Audio [MP3, 2 MB]

Boot Camp: Te Whakapakari Youth Programme - Audio [MP3, 3.9 MB]

Our hands were tied: Van Asch College and Kelston School for the Deaf - Audio [MP3, 2.9 MB]

Out of sight, out of mind: Kimberley Centre - Audio [MP3, 2.6 MB]

Jehovah's Witnesses - Audio [MP3, 2.1 MB]

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