Newshub – Gloriavale leaders allowed abuse to flourish as former resident admits sexual offences against children – Leavers’ Support Trust

Newshub – Gloriavale leaders allowed abuse to flourish as former resident admits sexual offences against children – Leavers’ Support Trust

Michael Morrah – Newshub – 04/08/2021

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The head of a group helping people who leave Gloriavale says a former resident admitting he sexually offended against children is “incredibly tragic” and believes Gloriavale’s leaders have allowed abuse to flourish.

A 55-year-old man, who has name suppression, has pleaded guilty to 11 charges, including sexual violation and indecent assault of a child under 12 years old.

In total, the man is facing 38 charges in relation to 10 victims.

Read more here: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2021/08/gloriavale-leaders-allowed-abuse-to-flourish-as-former-resident-admits-sexual-offences-against-children-leavers-support-trust.html