Kia ora
Welcome to the October update from Te Rōpū Tautoko, the group coordinating Catholic engagement with the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care.
In this update we review some of the key work undertaken in response to the Inquiry.
Major milestones in Tautoko’s work
Roadmap
Bishops and congregational leaders (church leaders) have been active in listening to the themes that have arisen from the Commission’s work, especially from survivors.
This listening translates into concrete actions that church leaders are implementing. The Tautoko Roadmap sets out the approach, commitments, and actions being taken.
Timeline
The timeline on the Tautoko website shows some of the major events of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care, with a particular focus on events or milestones that involve the Catholic Church.
Design Group update on the Independent Redress System
The design work for an independent redress system and redress scheme is underway. The high-level design of the new redress system is being developed by a design group supported by an advisory group drawn from diverse survivor communities.
Information on the development of the new redress System can be found on the Crown Response Unit website.
In September the members of the Design Group released an update of their work:
View the update from the Design Group
Assessment of the Implementation of Safeguarding Culture Standards of the Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand
The request for proposals was released in late June 2023 and the proposal phase was completed in August. Te Rōpū Tautoko have reviewed and evaluated the proposals. Discussions on the timeframes and workplan are now underway with the preferred assessor.
More information on the safeguarding culture standards can be found on the website: safeguarding.catholic.org.nz.
Once the Assessor has been formally appointed, there will be an announcement and the timeline of work published.
View the Assessment page on the Tautoko website
Prayer
E te Wairua Tapu. Holy Spirit.
Grant us courage and wisdom, humility, and grace, so that we may act with justice and all may find peace in you.
Strengthen us for the journey ahead, as we venture along paths unknown, as you call us all into communion.
Amen.
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Helpful Links
National Office for Professional Standards website: www.safeguarding.catholic.org.nz
Royal Commission into Abuse in Care website: www.abuseincare.org.nz
Te Rōpū Tautoko website: www.tautoko.catholic.org.nz
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