Abuse in state care: Boys' homes taught repeat offender 'how to be sneakier, more violent and angrier' 4 May, 2021 07:48 AM 4 minutes to read Daniel Rei: "I'm still affected by the past and the reality is it's never going to go away." Photo / Andrew McRae Daniel Rei: "I'm still affected by the past and the reality is it's never going to go away." Photo / Andrew McRae RNZ By Andrew McRae of RNZ A man who has spent many years of his life in prison says he learnt his trade while in state-run boys' homes. Daniel Rei, 47, has given evidence to the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care as it focuses on residential care.