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Deaf survivors’ experiences of abuse and neglect in care Whakairihia ki te tihi o Maungārongo

The Royal Commission of Inquiry examined the abuse and neglect of children, young people and adults in State care and in the care of faith-based institutions. This guide provides an overview of the key messages and references to the parts of the Inquiry’s final report, Whanaketia – Through pain and trauma, from darkness to light, and the case study into Van Asch College and Kelston School for the Deaf that summarise the experience of Deaf survivors during 1950-1990.

Deaf survivors’ experiences of abuse and neglect in care (PDF, 4.1 MB)

Distressing content warning

We honour and uphold the dignity of survivors who have so bravely shared their stories here. We acknowledge that some content contains explicit descriptions of tūkino – abuse, harm and trauma – and may evoke strong negative, emotional responses for readers. Although this response may be unpleasant and difficult to tolerate, it is also appropriate to feel upset. However, if you or someone in your close circle needs support, please contact your GP or healthcare provider. Respect others’ truths, breathe deeply, take care of your spirit and be gentle with your heart.

Pānui whakatūpato

Ka nui tā mātou tiaki me te hāpai ake i te mana o ngā purapura ora i māia rawa atu nei ki te whāriki i ā rātou kōrero ki konei. Kei te mōhio mātou ka oho pea te mauri ētahi wāhanga o ngā kōrero nei e pā ana ki te tūkino, te whakatūroro me te pāmamae, ā, tērā pea ka tākirihia ngā tauwharewarenga o te ngākau tangata i te kaha o te tumeke. Ahakoa kāore pea tēnei urupare e tau pai ki te wairua o te tangata, e pai ana te rongo i te pouri.
Heoi, mehemea ka whakataumaha tēnei i ētahi o tō whānau, me whakapā atu ki tō tākuta, ki tō ratongo Hauora rānei. Whakatetia ngā kōrero a ētahi, kia tau te mauri, tiakina te wairua, ā, kia māmā te ngākau.

Deaf survivors’ experiences of abuse and neglect in care
  • He karakia
  • Chapter 1: Introduction
  • Chapter 2: Executive summary
  • Chapter 3: Purpose and process
  • Chapter 4: Circumstances that led to Deaf children, young people and adults entering care
  • Chapter 5: Nature and extent of abuse and neglect of Deaf survivors
  • Chapter 6: Impacts of abuse and neglect on Deaf survivors
  • Chapter 7: Factors that contributed to abuse and neglect in care
  • He waiata aroha mō ngā purapura ora
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