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flag A memorial in New Zealand honors abuse survivors from the Lake Alice psychiatric facility, where mistreatment occurred from the 1970s.

flag 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. flag 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. flag Survivors, including Robyn Dandy, who led the memorial effort, shared stories of trauma and resilience, with support from local council and Ngāti Apa iwi. flag The government has apologized and established a compensation scheme, while officials stressed the importance of remembering the past to prevent future abuse.

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