Photo: Getty ImagesA victim of abuse at Marylands School in Christchurch says a new investigation is overdue but he hopes it will result in justice. People were coming forward about abuse in the school in the 50s, long before I was even born." Anyone who was abused at Marylands or in state care between 1950 and 1999 can call the royal commission confidentially on 000 222 727. The other investigations launched by the royal commission include into the experiences of Maori and Pacific people in state care, abuse in state psychiatric care, a case study into abuse at the Lace Alice Child and Adolescent Unit and abuse in the Anglican Church. More information on the investigations and how to get in touch with the royal commission can be found here.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 22, 2020 00:33 UTC