Abuse

A survivor and expert of abuse in care are urging the government to announce details of a redress system by the time a national apology is given in Parliament.

The Whanaketia Royal Inquiry report into abuse in state care is being presented to Parliament. State-care survivors want to see the government show compassion.

First Person - You are exposed to the worst parts of humanity when you grow up in care.

Women being run over by vehicles and knocked out, pregnant women being beaten and teens assaulting their parents.

The violence he suffered from was uncalled for and ‘could’ve been handled better.’