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New Zealand Police have received nearly 6,000 referrals over the past four years regarding grooming and child abuse concerns, mainly from tech giants like Meta, Snapchat, TikTok, and Roblox. In…

In Aotearoa New Zealand, child protection training for teachers is still not mandatory, despite the high rates of child abuse. Advocates, including Willow Duffy from Safeguarding Children, and Dr. Claire…

Our senior consultant Ruth examines the meaningful actions which are needed to prevent the kinds of abuse that have been shared in The Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry’s…

‘Uber for teens’ launches in New Zealand, 14-17year old riders can use if parents let them. Safeguarding Children worked with Uber to develop a Child Protection Policy and an introductory…

Kelvin Bush, a registered child sex offender, is set to be sentenced in March on three charges of possessing objectionable material. Bush is noted for targeting solo parents to gain…

Preventing and addressing violence and child abuse: The role of the religious sector Dr Michelle Egan-Bitran worked as a Principal Advisor (Faith) with the Royal Commission on Abuse in State…

Michelle Egran-Bitran (Safeguarding Children Consultant) has recently written this article “Each person has human dignity” for Tui Motu Magazine – the independent Catholic monthly. Michelle has worked as a Principal…

Ginny Andersen’s speech on Crimes (Child Exploitation Offences) Amendment Bill — Second Reading Ginny Andersen is a labour MP who is a strong advocate for the rights of children. She…

Safeguarding Children working in partnership with Department of Internal Affairs for their launch of the new Keep It Real Online website We are thrilled that the Department of Internal Affairs…

Dame Karen Poutasi’s report following the murder of five-year-old Malachi Subecz by his caregiver recommended mandatory reporting as well as compulsory training. Since its inception, Safeguarding Children have been advocating…