Newshub – Family leaves Gloriavale after being made to feel like ‘troublemakers’ for reporting attempted molestation of their sons

Newshub – Family leaves Gloriavale after being made to feel like ‘troublemakers’ for reporting attempted molestation of their sons

By Michael Morrah – 22/03/2021

The Children’s Commissioner says he has “serious concerns” about the safety of the 400 children living at the Gloriavale Christian community on the West Coast.

Last month Newshub reported claims that Gloriavale leaders repeatedly refused to involve police in allegations of child sex abuse.

Now more former residents have come forward, saying such abuse was considered “no worse than stealing an apple”.

Read more here: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2021/03/family-leaves-gloriavale-after-being-made-to-feel-like-troublemakers-for-reporting-attempted-molestation-of-their-sons.html