KA MUA, KA MURI | Walking backwards into the future: learning from the Royal Commission of Inquiry and research with people with a learning disability
Date
Wednesday 27 November 2024
Time
1-2pm
Location
Online
Organised by
Te Pou
Cost
Free
In this presentation, attendees will learn how findings from the Inquiry into Abuse in Care provide important insights for a future where people with learning disabilities are free from abuse and violence, regardless of where they live.
Listing of training and other events does not constitute endorsement by the New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse. Information is as provided by the organiser. For further information or queries about training or events, please contact the organiser using the links or contact details provided.
This event has been organised by Te Pou, Donald Beasley Institute, Fragile X New Zealand, Good Lives Wairarapa.
The Tell Me About You project was conducted by the Donald Beasley Institute (DBI) to ensure people with a learning disability could tell their own stories about State care.
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care accepted the research findings as evidence of the abuse experienced by people with learning disability.
Speakers:
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Assoc. Prof. Brigit Mirfin-Veitch, Kaiuraki Matua Director, DBI
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Umi Asaka Kairakahau, Kaiwhakahaere akoraka, Research & Education, DBI
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Dr. Robbie Francis Watene, Kairakahau Matua Whaikaha Disabled Research Lead, DBI
For all queries, please contact the organiser at: anita.nicholls@openpolytechnic.ac.nz.