The Salvation Army says that children and vulnerable people were abused in its care is a "source of great shame" and the Christian organisation has pledged not to "duck and weave" in accepting responsibility. On Monday Salvation Army Chief Secretary Colonel Gerry Walker apologised to survivors of abuse in a Salvation Army care context, and explained their policies for dealing with abuse allegations. "The Salvation Army acknowledges, and deeply regrets, that children and vulnerable people in its care were the subject of abuse. "This is a source of great shame for The Salvation Army in New Zealand and, on behalf of The Salvation Army, I unreservedly apologise to all victims of such abuse." Salvation Army Chief Secretary Colonel Gerry Walker said the organisation deeply regretted children and vulnerable people in its care were the subject of abuse.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 15, 2021 02:35 UTC