Gloriavale escapees open up about harrowing ordeal

By: Nicholas Pointon of RNZ – 27/08/2019 (Video can be viewed in article link). A family of nine that fled Gloriavale says the Christian community tried to separate their family to control them. Mr and Mrs Ben-Canaan, who only want to be known by their last names, were born and raised in the community for […]

Family who fled Gloriavale desperate for work and place to live

By Nicholas Pointon – 26/08/2019 (Video can be viewed in article link). A family of nine are desperate for work and a place to live after fleeing the Gloriavale Christian Community. Mr and Mrs Ben-Canaan, who only want to be known by their last names, were born and raised in the community, staying for almost […]

Former Gloriavale member convicted of child sex abuse

Kurt Bayer – 01/08/2019 [Video can be viewed in article link] A former senior member of Gloriavale Christian Community has been convicted of child sex abuse, the Herald can finally reveal following a long legal battle against court suppression orders. The man, who has permanent name suppression, pleaded guilty earlier this year to representative charges […]