In this episode of "Together," the team at Safeguarding Children discuss the findings of the New Zealand Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry. The discussion sheds light on the systemic failures that allowed abuse to flourish in state and faith-based care, and calls for urgent legislative reform to extend child safety standards across all organizations. The team underscores the importance of incorporating survivor voices in these reforms and highlights the broader societal issues that contribute to ongoing abuse. The episode is a clarion call for action, urging New Zealand to adopt comprehensive measures to safeguard its most vulnerable citizens.

When it comes to protecting our children, what happens when the system fails them? How does it happen? And what can we do about it?

In today’s episode, Willow and her team address the recent Royal Commission of Inquiry into New Zealand’s abuse in care report, which uncovered shocking systemic failures that allowed abuse to flourish in state and faith-based care.

Topics include:

• Exposing Systemic Abuse: The Royal Commission's report uncovers widespread abuse in state and faith-based care, urging immediate changes to protect all children.
• Advocating for Legislative Reform: The team critiques New Zealand’s current child protection laws and calls for expanding them to cover all organisations working with children, not just those receiving government funding.
• Importance of Survivor Voices: The team discuss the need to involve survivors in shaping new policies, ensuring their experiences inform future child safety standards.
• Tackling Broader Societal Issues: The conversation addresses how poverty, inequality, and other societal factors contribute to ongoing abuse, and advocates for a preventive approach.
• Creating a Child-Safe Society: The team calls for building a culture of safety where children are heard, respected, and protected, with clear standards and accountability across all settings.

And more!

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