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The Salvation Army has given a lukewarm response the idea of establishing an independent body to deal with all claims of abuse of people in the care of the state and churches.
The Abuse in Care Royal Commission is hearing from churches into how they have handled cases of historical abuse over the next week-and-a-half.
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Survivors have been advocating for an independent organisation for sometime to avoid them having to seek redress from the institution where the abuse took place.
The Abuse in Care Royal Commission is hearing from churches into how they have handled cases of historical abuse.
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Abuse in Care: Salvation Army apologises for children and vulnerable people abused in its care - Source of great shame
14 Mar, 2021 10:34 PM
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Social issues reporter, NZ Heraldmichael.neilson@nzherald.co.nz
The Salvation Army says that children and vulnerable people were abused in its care is a source of great shame and the Christian organisation has pledged not to duck and weave in accepting responsibility.
The Abuse in Care Royal Commission is holding a two-week public hearing, starting today in Auckland, into the faith-based redress processes.
It is the second part and follows on from late 2020, when survivors shared their experiences of abuse and seeking recognition and redress.