Saying sorry not enough
A day late and a dollar short. That was the phrase used by Dr Tom Doyle, a non-practising Catholic priest to describe the church’s apology, at the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care last month, to those damaged by clergy…
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“Community is first of all a quality of the heart. It grows from the spiritual knowledge that we are alive not for ourselves but for one another”
– Henry Nouwen
‘It’s time’: Support group for male sex abuse survivors plans move into Blenheim
A support and advocacy group for men who have experienced sexual abuse is looking to open a space in Blenheim.The Male Room director Philip Chapman, based in Nelson, said he realised the need in Marlborough after getting calls from men asking for local support.
Apology by Catholic Church ‘shallow’
Cardinal John Dew described the abuse as unacceptable and indefensible, and said the church was deeply sorry. Photo: ODT files An apology from the Catholic Church to abuse survivors has been slammed as shallow and only intended to satisfy the…
Whare Haumanu homeless hub set to open by winter
Work on a day shelter for Nelson’s homeless, Whare Haumanu, is progressing with an anticipated opening in May ahead of the cold winter months. The project is a combined project from The Male Room, Nelson City Council, and Nelson city’s Rotary clubs…
Faith based survivor advocates report to Commission
Abuse in Care: Church’s dedicated phone line not connected
The head of Auckland’s Anglican Church says he is “highly embarrassed” after it was pointed out to him their dedicated phone line for abuse survivors was disconnected. Faith-based institutions are giving evidence in Auckland this week at the second part…
Salvation Army apologises for historic abuse and its ‘harsh’ response to victims
The Salvation Army has apologised for the historical abuse of people in its care. The army gave evidence today at the Abuse in Care inquiry being held in Auckland. Over the next two weeks churches have the chance to speak…
Child sexual abuse victims re-traumatised in their fight for justice
Thousands of New Zealanders were sexually abused as children in state care and faith-based institutions, but will never get the justice they need to move forward. He was 12 years old when the abuse started. The principal at his elite…
‘Like nothing else on earth’ – abused teen’s time at Rangipo
A man who came through state care in foster homes, a boys’ home, corrective training and eventually prison, believes his life has been set back at least 30 years by the way he was treated and the physical and psychological…
Paedophile who posed as girls online sentenced for 96 child sex abuse offences
A prolific paedophile who posed as girls online to get young boys to send him indecent images of themselves, leaving some of them suicidal, has been sentenced to 25 years in jail. David Wilson, 36, was prosecuted for 96 child…
Rosmini College abuse: Terminal man still waiting to find out if abuser will be extradited as the number of victims grows
The number of boys who say they were sexually abused by a former Rosmini College teacher has increased to at least 12 – but a decision on whether or not to extradite him is yet to be made. Brother William…
Sexual abuse survivor delivers powerful speech as she collects Australian of the Year award
Empowering sexual assault survivors and highlighting the importance of education as prevention is set to be the focus for new Australian of the Year Grace Tame.
The 26-year-old from Tasmania was awarded the honour last night, having already been named the Apple Isle's Australian of the Year.