Amazing... truly amazing mahi. Those guys are *unbelievable.* I realise this is edge of the seat stuff for me as a reader/following, but for those hurt and still hurting..... my heart goes out to them.
1) The press release this afternoon from Arise is the first step in minimising the voices of the 545 people who contributed. They do not like Pathfinding's report and they do not intend to implement the recommendations. The report will be characterised as an outlier.
2) The comment by Arise that " it was not an investigative process, with no testing or verification of what was heard. Because this approach does not result in substantiated findings, the Board sought further advice from experts in the field of HR, governance, and finance." could be paraphrased as "we are not sure we believe you".
3) A mature organisation would have responded to the report by saying that it contained some sobering comments that Arise needed to reflect on and there was mandate for substantive change.
You've done such great work here, David. I know it can't undo the harm experienced by so many in the past, but it really can put a stop to it continuing. I'm so happy to see great investigative journalism alive and well and making a real difference.
They will of course respond in the most inhumane way possible because they are self serving and cruel. So I eagerly await the inevitable fuckery thatās about to happen
When I read the report I wondered why (what we now can be sure was the Cameron's) sought to prevent it's publication - given the fact that it itself says it's not a investigative process. This is reflected in the Arise statement. So - unless individuals who comments are prepared to have their comments used for another purpose I would imagine very little of it is useful in any employment matters - The Duncan Coterill Report will be another matter!!
I'm also pretty sure that John Cameron was still on the Board when the Pathfinding Report was commissioned - so why would you not want a report you commissioned to be published? (Well - we know - but wouldn't that be an interesting conversation!)
So there are flaws but I don't think it should stop the church making some progress. I truly hope they do.
Wow! That seems like a swift move from ERA. Great result.
I like to imagine someone at ERA has been diligently but unhappily following the law, saw your release, rubbed their hands and said 'lol, see ya later sucker' or maybe 'let there be light' to the non publication order
So the voice of the 545 are not to be believed as the report was "not an investigative process" and there was "no testing and verification of what was heard". While it was not an "investigation", It was a a thorough comprehensive piece of truth telling. And from reading the report I concluded that there was a high level of consistency in the stories. So to minimise the voice of these brave souls who came forward with their horror stories of abuse and malfeasance is gas lighting on an industrial scale. Furthermore there were 92, I repeat 92 recommendations for serious, systematic change.
Also I find their statement about being "frustrated by the delay" as credible as a child caught with their hand in the cookie jar crying their innocence. There approach has been one of delay, delay, delay, deny, deny, deny. Rather than acknowledging fault they cry foul over the the report being "illegally obtained" which to me is a thinly veiled threat. Stay strong for truth is they only weapon to defeat this evil.
David, just reminding you that the community here will help with any legal costs in ways other than our subscriptions if they come up.
Amazing... truly amazing mahi. Those guys are *unbelievable.* I realise this is edge of the seat stuff for me as a reader/following, but for those hurt and still hurting..... my heart goes out to them.
Three comments.
1) The press release this afternoon from Arise is the first step in minimising the voices of the 545 people who contributed. They do not like Pathfinding's report and they do not intend to implement the recommendations. The report will be characterised as an outlier.
2) The comment by Arise that " it was not an investigative process, with no testing or verification of what was heard. Because this approach does not result in substantiated findings, the Board sought further advice from experts in the field of HR, governance, and finance." could be paraphrased as "we are not sure we believe you".
3) A mature organisation would have responded to the report by saying that it contained some sobering comments that Arise needed to reflect on and there was mandate for substantive change.
This. Is. GOLD!!
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You've done such great work here, David. I know it can't undo the harm experienced by so many in the past, but it really can put a stop to it continuing. I'm so happy to see great investigative journalism alive and well and making a real difference.
š thank you for your continued care and attention David.
They will of course respond in the most inhumane way possible because they are self serving and cruel. So I eagerly await the inevitable fuckery thatās about to happen
Good work - it seems your bravery has forced a change by the ERA. Journalism in action.
When I read the report I wondered why (what we now can be sure was the Cameron's) sought to prevent it's publication - given the fact that it itself says it's not a investigative process. This is reflected in the Arise statement. So - unless individuals who comments are prepared to have their comments used for another purpose I would imagine very little of it is useful in any employment matters - The Duncan Coterill Report will be another matter!!
I'm also pretty sure that John Cameron was still on the Board when the Pathfinding Report was commissioned - so why would you not want a report you commissioned to be published? (Well - we know - but wouldn't that be an interesting conversation!)
So there are flaws but I don't think it should stop the church making some progress. I truly hope they do.
Great work David!
More good news: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/129610943/charity-services-opens-inquiry-after-damning-arise-church-allegations
Something comes to mind about horses and stable doors...
Wow! That seems like a swift move from ERA. Great result.
I like to imagine someone at ERA has been diligently but unhappily following the law, saw your release, rubbed their hands and said 'lol, see ya later sucker' or maybe 'let there be light' to the non publication order
Great work, David. Be proud of yourself.
Lovelly!!
So the voice of the 545 are not to be believed as the report was "not an investigative process" and there was "no testing and verification of what was heard". While it was not an "investigation", It was a a thorough comprehensive piece of truth telling. And from reading the report I concluded that there was a high level of consistency in the stories. So to minimise the voice of these brave souls who came forward with their horror stories of abuse and malfeasance is gas lighting on an industrial scale. Furthermore there were 92, I repeat 92 recommendations for serious, systematic change.
Also I find their statement about being "frustrated by the delay" as credible as a child caught with their hand in the cookie jar crying their innocence. There approach has been one of delay, delay, delay, deny, deny, deny. Rather than acknowledging fault they cry foul over the the report being "illegally obtained" which to me is a thinly veiled threat. Stay strong for truth is they only weapon to defeat this evil.
Fucking excellent!!!