1. This guide provides a high-level summary of the abuse and neglect experienced by disabled survivors in State and faith-based care settings during the Inquiry period (1950 to 1999). It also sets out where to find additional information in the Inquiry's final report, Whanaketia – Through pain and trauma, from darkness to light and in the Kimberley Centre case study, Out of Sight, Out of Mind.

2. Chapter 2 is an executive summary.

3. Chapter 3 provides contextual information relevant to disabled survivors and disability issues during the Inquiry period.

4. Chapter 4 summarises the circumstances that led to children, young people and adults entering disability settings during the Inquiry period.

5. Chapter 5 discusses the nature and extent of abuse and neglect experienced by children, young people and adults in disability settings.

6. Chapter 6 describes the impact on survivors and their families of the abuse and neglect they suffered in these settings.

7. Chapter 7 summarises the factors that contributed to children, young people and adults being abused and neglected in disability settings. It also summarises the lessons learned and the changes made to prevent and respond to abuse and neglect by State and faith-based institutions that provided care.