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A memorial in New Zealand honors abuse survivors from the Lake Alice psychiatric facility, where mistreatment occurred from the 1970s.
A memorial was unveiled at the former Lake Alice psychiatric facility near Marton, New Zealand, honoring survivors and victims of abuse endured there from the 1970s onward.
The site, now farmland, was the location of severe mistreatment, including electroshock therapy and paralyzing drugs, as detailed in the Royal Commission’s "Beautiful Children" report.
Survivors, including Robyn Dandy, who led the memorial effort, shared stories of trauma and resilience, with support from local council and Ngāti Apa iwi.
The government has apologized and established a compensation scheme, while officials stressed the importance of remembering the past to prevent future abuse.
Un monumento en Nueva Zelanda honra a los sobrevivientes de abuso de la instalación psiquiátrica de Lake Alice, donde se produjeron malos tratos desde la década de 1970.