Erica Stanford: Minister Responsible for The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care says they'll do everything to hold faith-based groups responsible

Published: July 24, 2024, 7:31 p.m.

Erica Stanford says the Government will do everything it can to get faith-based groups to apologise for the part they played in the abuse of thousands.\xa0

The Royal Commission of Inquiry estimates 200,000 of around 655,000 people in care were abused between 1950 and 2019. \xa0

Abuse and neglect was widespread in state and faith-based institutions. \xa0

It makes 138 recommendations. \xa0

Stanford is the Minister Responsible for the Government's Response, and told Mike Hosking faith-based institutions need to be held responsible.\xa0

\u201cIf you look at Australia and other countries, they have managed to bring the churches on board in a redress system where the churches chip in and the Government runs the system.\u201d\xa0

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WHERE TO GET HELP

https://www.abuseincare.org.nz/for-survivors/counselling-and-support/

SEXUAL HARM

Where to get help:
If it's an emergency and you feel that you or someone else is at risk, call 111.
If you've ever experienced sexual assault or abuse and need to talk to someone, contact Safe to Talk\xa0confidentially, any time 24/7:
\u2022 Call 0800 044 334
\u2022 Text 4334
\u2022 Email support@safetotalk.nz
\u2022 For more info or to web chat visit safetotalk.nz
Alternatively contact your local police station - click here for a list.

If you have been sexually assaulted, remember it's not your fault.

MALE SEXUAL ABUSE SURVIVORS

Where to get help:
If it's an emergency and you feel that you or someone else is at risk, call 111.
\u2022 If you've ever experienced sexual assault or abuse and need to talk to someone call the confidential crisis helpline Safe to Talk\xa0on 0800 044 334 or text 4334. (available 24/7)
\u2022 Male Survivors Aotearoa\xa0offers a range of confidential support at centres across New Zealand - find your closest one here.
\u2022 Men and Trauma New Zealand: 0800 636 263
\u2022 Alternatively contact your local police station - click here for a list.

If you have been abused, remember it's not your fault.

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