Erica Stanford says the Government will do everything it can to get faith-based groups to apologise for the part they played in the abuse of thousands. 

The Royal Commission of Inquiry estimates 200,000 of around 655,000 people in care were abused between 1950 and 2019.  

Abuse and neglect was widespread in state and faith-based institutions.  

It makes 138 recommendations.  

Stanford is the Minister Responsible for the Government's Response, and told Mike Hosking faith-based institutions need to be held responsible. 

“If you look at Australia and other countries, they have managed to bring the churches on board in a redress system where the churches chip in and the Government runs the system.” 

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WHERE TO GET HELP

https://www.abuseincare.org.nz/for-survivors/counselling-and-support/

SEXUAL HARM

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Where to get help:
If it's an emergency and you feel that you or someone else is at risk, call 111.
If you've ever experienced sexual assault or abuse and need to talk to someone, contact Safe to Talk confidentially, any time 24/7:
• Call 0800 044 334
• Text 4334
• Email [email protected]
• For more info or to web chat visit safetotalk.nz
Alternatively contact your local police station - click here for a list.

If you have been sexually assaulted, remember it's not your fault.

MALE SEXUAL ABUSE SURVIVORS

Where to get help:
If it's an emergency and you feel that you or someone else is at risk, call 111.
• If you've ever experienced sexual assault or abuse and need to talk to someone call the confidential crisis helpline Safe to Talk on 0800 044 334 or text 4334. (available 24/7)
• Male Survivors Aotearoa offers a range of confidential support at centres across New Zealand - find your closest one here.
• Men and Trauma New Zealand: 0800 636 263
• Alternatively contact your local police station - click here for a list.

If you have been abused, remember it's not your fault.