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Abuse Prevention through Culture Change Framework
The Kooyoora Abuse Prevention through Culture Change Framework is an organisational culture change and development program designed to safeguard against harmful behaviours such as sexual abuse, harassment, and misconduct. Its purpose is to guide organisations through a process of meaningful self reflection and continuous improvement to better cultivate a positive and safe culture that is proactive in preventing harm.
Release of the New Zealand Royal Commission of Inquiry Report on Historical Abuse in Care: Key Recommendations
On 24 July 2024, the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions released its long-awaited report. Established in 2018, the Commission investigated allegations of abuse involving children, young people, and adults in care from 1950 to 1999, hearing testimonies from over 3,000 survivors.
The final report, Whanaketia – Through Pain and Trauma, From Darkness to Light. Whakairihia ki te tihi o Maungārongo, revealed that between 113,000 and 253,000 individuals experienced abuse and neglect in these institutions. It contains 138 recommendations organised into three key themes.
Royal Commission Seven Years On: What Improvements Have Come from the Inquiry into Institutional Child Sexual Abuse
The 2013 Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse exposed systemic failures that allowed abuse across institutions like religious organisations, schools, orphanages, and sports clubs. Seven years after the final report in 2017, we reflect on the significant improvements made and Kooyoora’s evolving role in addressing the Commission’s findings and recommendations.
Introducing OSCA - Kooyoora’s New Online Pre-Employment Screening Application
Kooyoora’s new Online Screening Application (OSCA) is a secure online portal specifically designed to make the process of pre-employment screening as easy as possible for applicants and organisations. The platform provides real-time status updates and automates inefficient processes, saving organisations and their applicant’s valuable time. OSCA integrates seamlessly with Kooyoora’s professional development platform, providing a comprehensive solution for organisations.
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