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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.”
Henri Nouwen
Uni promises ‘rigorous’ inquiries into abuse allegation levelled at famed composer
Allegations of sexual assault and grooming have been raised by former students against famed Kiwi composer, the late Jack Body. Published on Stuff Senior leaders at Victoria University of Wellington are reviewing the historical allegations that have been brought to…
Stunning claim – cardinal ‘paid’ witnesses to convict George Pell using Vatican funds
Senior Italian Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu is suspected of paying A$1.14 million from Vatican funds to witnesses, to ensure the takedown of his bitter rival, Cardinal George Pell. Published on NZ Herald The allegedly corrupt cardinal wanted to ensure that…
Church’s legal defence ‘dismantled’ after sex abuse pay-off thrown out
Hundreds of sexual abuse victims who received meagre sums of money from the Catholic Church in exchange for their silence could now seek larger compensation payouts after a judge overturned one survivor’s settlement with the church. Published on The Age…
Stan Walker opens up about physical, sexual abuse growing up – ‘It stuffed me up for years’
In an exclusive interview for TVNZ’s Sunday, Stan Walker bravely reveals to us the horrifying physical and sexual abuse he endured in his childhood family home in Tauranga. Published on TVNZ Stan has decided that it is time to bring…
Dilworth School: Former student claims he was caned after reporting sex abuse
Two former Dilworth students have spoken out about their grief and anger over sexual abuse at the school and say the police investigation has come too late. Seven men with links to the Anglican boys’ boarding school in Auckland have…
Dilworth case ‘unusual’ – Victims advocate
An advocate for victims of abuse in religious institutions says the Dilworth school case is unusual because the accused have ended up in court. Six men in their 60s and 70s with historical links to the Anglican boys’ school in…
Research article: Study suggests peer support recovery framework may be relevant for people who are facing the uncertainties presented by Covid-19
The emergence of Covid-19 disrupted most aspects of life, creating a high degree of uncertainty and unpredictability about the future. Knowledge from a place of lived experience offers insights and strategies to better understand how to live, grow and thrive…
Alleged historical sex offending casts ‘dark shadow’ over Auckland’s Dilworth School
School leaders have apologised to former students after six men were arrested on charges of historical sex offending at Dilworth School in Auckland. During a press conference on Monday afternoon, Dilworth Trust Board chairman Aaron Snodgrass said the school was…