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Discover a range of blogs and writings discussing Gloriavale, offering varied perspectives on life within and beyond the community. From personal reflections to investigative pieces, these blogs delve into the beliefs, practices, and controversies surrounding Gloriavale. Whether you’re curious, a former member, or a researcher, our curated selection provides insights to explore. Join us on a journey of discovery through these diverse narratives.

Dr Norris said…
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Dr Norris said…

: Opinion piece: Liz Gregory Part way through the Girls’ Employment court hearing (Pilgrim case), it was proposed that the judge appoint a Court Expert to help assist her understandings in this unique case. Enter Dr Julie Norris. Forensic Psychiatrist. New Zealand. She was asked to research and give her expert…
The Spinoff – From Centrepoint to Gloriavale, why are we still naïve about sexually dangerous cults?
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The Spinoff – From Centrepoint to Gloriavale, why are we still naïve about sexually dangerous cults?

: Dr Caroline Ansley – Opinion Piece Read the original here: https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/20-10-2022/from-centrepoint-to-gloriavale-why-are-we-still-naive-about-sexually-dangerous-cults This month’s Gloriavale hearing has been chillingly evocative of the abuse Dr Caroline Ansley endured as a child at Centrepoint in the 1980s. She asks, why do we still allow these predatory environments to thrive? And where is the…
5 Key Outcomes Imposed on Gloriavale
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5 Key Outcomes Imposed on Gloriavale

: Opinion piece: Liz Gregory. (Thoughts, opinions and views expressed here belong to Liz Gregory and may or may not represent the views of all leavers or current members). On September 2022, the Cabinet Social Wellbeing Committee directed Government Agencies to ensure people at Gloriavale were living under five minimum conditions.…
Employment Specialist Opinion
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Employment Specialist Opinion

: The Gloriavale Leavers fighting Gloriavale in the Employment Court Paul Brown from PB Law contacted us and asked if we would be interested in him writing an article based on his knowledge of Employment Law and the Gloriavale Employment cases being heard in the courts during 2022. Here is his…
Film Review – Rachael Jackson
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Film Review – Rachael Jackson

: Rachael is a long-time supporter of the work of the Gloriavale Leavers’ Support Trust and a survivor herself of another religious group who practices harmful social practices. She champions the cause of people who are able to free themselves from the shackles of thought-control groups. Let’s first celebrate some of…
What’s an Inadmissibility Hearing?
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What’s an Inadmissibility Hearing?

: Before court cases go to trial, the plaintiffs and witnesses for the Prosecution (in this case the ex-members of Gloriavale) must complete Affidavits. These are also called Briefs of Evidence. These get read aloud in court and then the witness is cross-examined by all the lawyers on the contents. These…
The Survey
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The Survey

: A lot of people have read the newspaper articles about “The Survey”. We are fielding lots of comments and questions about the survey. I am including a post on it for historical purposes. It’s important to be able to look back and track the extraordinary events. The survey was asking…
They said what?
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They said what?

: Opinion piece: Liz Gregory Some days you read things which make your mouth drop open! That happened yesterday… Gloriavale was in court yesterday, fighting Westland Milk products decision to stop collecting milk until they came up to NZ’s values and standards relating to employment. This came about after an Employment…