Paora Crawford Moyle
Newly appointed board at OT is missed opportunity
A state abuse survivor and experienced social worker says a newly appointed advisory board at Oranga Tamariki is a missed opportunity.
The four-strong board will make its recommendations to the… Audio
Survivor says report underestimates number of abuse victims
A social worker and abuse survivor says a revelation that up to a quarter of a million New Zealanders were abused in State and religious care, underestimates the true extent.
The information comes… Audio
Resignation shows state care abuse inquiry problems - survivors
Sir Anand Satyanand's sudden resignation from the Royal Commission into abuse is being seen as another sign the inquiry is dysfunctional.
Abuse victims say they're losing faith it will uncover the… Audio
Children in state care fragile after ‘trauma upon trauma’
The system is failing children in state care who are traumatised by their experiences and with mental health issues, a psychiatrist and social worker say. They tell Indira Stewart a lot of children… Video, Audio
Some Māori disappointed at abuse inquiry changes
Māori abused in state care say they will be silenced in the government inquiry now it's including abuse by the churches. Survivors say expanding the inquiry will water it down, and those abused by the… Audio
Abuse inquiry: Some Māori disappointed at widened scope
Māori abused in state care say they will be silenced in the government inquiry now it's to include abuse by the churches. The Royal Commission will be expanded to include faith-based institutions as… Audio
