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Yesterday, the NZ Marist Brothers made a formal public apology to survivors of abuse - scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2605… The apology was boycotted by a number of survivors and advocates - rnz.co.nz/news/crime-and…

A former “trusted and revered” spiritual leader has been sentenced to 6 years 9 months’ imprisonment for sexual offending - highlighting the lasting harm caused by abuse of power and the importance of accountability through the justice system. stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360974…

A man in his 60s has pleaded not guilty to historical sexual offending at Dilworth School. rnz.co.nz/news/crime-and…

For many survivors, these cases involve decades of silence before being heard. This arrest is a reminder of both the persistence of survivors in seeking justice, and the importance of investigations that continue, even years later.

A fourteenth arrest has been made under Operation Beverly, the investigation into historical sexual offending at Dilworth School. police.govt.nz/news/release/o…

Canada’s residential school abuse survivors face fresh battle to stop testimony being destroyed theguardian.com/world/2026/apr…

We are proud to share that Cooper Legal has now surpassed $81 million in client settlements. Every result represents someone who trusted us with their story. It is a privilege to stand alongside our clients and keep working toward accountability and justice.

stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360956… Former dean (St Paul’s Cathedral in Dunedin) and Anglican priest (St Michael’s Church, Christchurch), Jonathan Kirkpatrick.

kaitiaki.org.nz/article/nzno-a… Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) has apologised for the involvement of nurses in abuse in state care.

community.scoop.co.nz/2026/03/a-posi… "Whilst this announcement is positive and will provide survivors of abuse in care with redress, we are still waiting for the government to implement all of the recommendations from the Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry."

Government extends redress for abuse in state-run facilities up to 2022 rnz.co.nz/news/political… This is good news, now can you look at abuse in schools that falls outside of MOE's scattershot redress process?

beehive.govt.nz/release/“charlotte’s-change”-provide-redress-more-survivors-abuse-mental-health-care "Survivors of abuse are not responsible for, nor should they carry the burden of, health system restructures or structural reforms or the way that government organises itself."

teaonews.co.nz/2026/03/17/car… Care-Experienced Voices Back Calls For Funding - VOYCE Whakarongo Mai

@JailBre18534267 @nzherald That is certainly one of the (big) problems.

@CooperLegal @nzherald The problem is the government has no idea what redress means or is

The Government redress scheme will soon be open to survivors of abuse in mental health inpatient settings up to 30 June 2022 (Te Whatu Ora claims). Redress scheme for abuse in state care victims to expand after ‘Charlotte’s Change’, via @nzherald nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/re…

Troubles continue at youth justice facility as deadline for improvement looms rnz.co.nz/news/political…

State care-abuse survivor tells his harrowing story for the first time , via @nzherald nzherald.co.nz/nz/state-care-…

Lake Alice data breach: Minister Erica Stanford ‘frustrated’ over delays in completing investigation , via @nzherald nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/la…

thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360960… Hogben School abuse survivors forced to seek payouts from school board

stuff.co.nz/politics/36094… "To be clear, redress payments made to abuse in state care survivors are not caught by this bill. But many [survivors are eligible for] ACC’s loss of potential earnings support as their mental or physical injuries were sustained before they turned 18."