Need to talk? We’re here for you. Call freephone: 0508 326 459 Lines are open 24/7, or email us at contact@ot.govt.nz Get in touch if you think a child or young person may be: unsafe or in danger of harm suffering from ill-treatment, abuse or neglect you’re not sure if youContinue Reading
It was confirmed to 1 NEWS today that staff of the government department have been on site at the Gloriavale commune recently. There’s been a long history of allegations of sexual and physical abuse within the Gloriavale community. A former senior member was convicted of child sex abuse last yearContinue Reading
https://practice.orangatamariki.govt.nz/practice-standards/ensure-safety-and-wellbeing/definitions-of-abuse-neglect-and-harm/family-violence/ Family violence is defined under section 9 of the Family Violence Act 2018 as violence inflicted by any person against another person who they are or have been in a family/whānau relationship with. Violence within family/whānau is defined as: physical abuse sexual abuse psychological abuse. It includes: dowry-related violenceContinue Reading
Dated 22 May 2020 Operating at COVID-19 Alert Level 2 In our last couple of updates, we have provided information around the shift to Alert Level 2 and what this means for social services. Given the fast-moving situation and regular changes to government rules within alert levels, we appreciate thatContinue Reading
From Oranga Tamariki Update for Providers and Partners: COVID-19 edition #5 We realise that the requirements of COVID-19 Alert Level 4 can put a lot of pressure on families. We want to make sure all tamariki and whānau are safe. We are hosting discussions and responding to questions related toContinue Reading
