Man gives harrowing testimony of the physical and psychological abuse he saw and experienced while in state care. Photo / 123rf, FileFrom RNZA Samoan man who went into state care speaking his native language, but came out not knowing a word says it robbed him of his cultural identity. The man, who is now 48, has given evidence to the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care. Known only as CE, he went into care at the age of 13 and ended up in a number of boys' homes and then corrective training and finally prison. The man told the Abuse in Care Royal Commission that the violence was worse at Hokio Beach School.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 20, 2021 18:45 UTC