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Abuse in Care - Royal Commission of Inquiry

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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Cauldron of Violence: Hokio Beach School and Kohitere Boys' Training Centre

A case study on the State's role in creating gangs and criminals.

Out of sight, out of mind: Kimberley Centre

A case study of the Kimberley Centre, a ‘psychopaedic’ institution for people with a learning disability.

Our hands were tied: Van Asch College and Kelson School for the Deaf

A case study of audism abuse at Deaf Schools.

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.

Case studies
  • Our hands were tied: Van Asch College and Kelston School for the Deaf
  • Boot Camp: Te Whakapakari Youth Programme
  • Out of sight, out of mind: Kimberley Centre
  • Cauldron of Violence: Hokio Beach School and Kohitere Boys' Training Centre
  • Jehovah's Witnesses
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