New Zealand’s inquiry into systemic abuse follows 2 decades of similar probes worldwide

Associated Press

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand is the latest country to confront cruel, systemic and commonplace abuse of children and vulnerable adults in state and faith-based care institutions. A six-year independent inquiry has just been presented to Parliament. The authors said it is the widest-ranging exploration of abuse and neglect of people in care ever conducted worldwide. Earlier inquires in Australia, the United States, Canada, Great Britain and other places have also revealed harm and prompted apologies.