Glenn Inquiry begins evidence collection

The Glenn Inquiry, an independent inquiry into all forms of child abuse and domestic violence in New Zealand, has begun talking with individuals and communities around the country. The first of 25 'visits' across New Zealand began in Tauranga. The 'visits' aim to collect evidence from survivors, family and friends of survivors, and frontline workers. Sir Owen Glenn highlights the importance of a 'People's Inquiry'; "Speaking with the people of New Zealand is a critical element and we’re interested in hearing from anyone about domestic violence and child abuse ... We need to listen to them and understand how as a country we can reduce the statistics, how we can implement better systems and better support them."

The Inquiry's goal is to produce an "evidence-based, solution-focused blueprint for addressing child abuse and domestic violence in New Zealand".

Four independant chairs have been appointed to conduct the visits across the country.  They are former law commissioners Denese Henare and Joanne Morris, Chief Human Rights commissioner Rosslyn Noonan and former Families Commissioner and Race Relations Conciliator Gregory Fortuin.  Each visit interview panel will be made up of one of the independent chairs along with one or more Think Tank members.  Ruth Herbert, the Inquiry Director is enthusiastic about the appointments: "To have this sort of senior expertise added to the Inquiry’s already impressive Think Tank line up speaks volumes and I’m excited about capitalising on their ability to lead and chair such an critical part of the Inquiry."

People wishing to be involved should register on the Glenn Inquiry website. 

Media

Glenn Inquiry strengthens its reach, Voxy, 05.05.2013

Sir Owen Glenn's inquiry team heading around NZ, NewsTalkZB, 05.05.2013

Glenn adds big names for inquiry into abuse, New Zealand Herald, 07.05.2013

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