Survivors have the last say on the final day of hearings for the abuse in care Royal Commission of Inquiry

By Maxine Jacobs | Stuff |

As the final day of the Inquiry into Abuse in Care hearings drew to a close, Gary Williams reminded the Royal Commission of the children.

“Survivors started their journey as innocent, and through their journey they became punished, and punished, and punished again.

“I don’t want the babies born today or tomorrow to be survivors.”

Williams, a member of the Survivor Advisory Group, along with countless other survivors have shared their stories of abuse, discussed the consequences of their trauma, and listened to the responses from the state and faith-based institutions that enabled, perpetuated, and covered up their failings.

Further reading: Survivors have the last say