More rural abuse
By
CHRIS MAHONY
in Timaru
Stress caused by the rural recession is a factor in the increasing incidence of child abuse in South Canterbury, according to a Timaru social worker, Mr Roger Wilson. Mr Wilson, a social worker with the Social Welfare Department, said that while increased reporting of child abuse was the result of a combination of factors — including greater public awarness — the recession was “definitely a factor in South Canterbury.” The department received between three and 10 reports of child abuse each week in the area between the Rangitata River and the Waitaki River. These reports range from very serious cases to unsubstantiated claims. Farmers in debt also faced an increased workload, and this often changed their self-image, he said. “The farmer identifies extremely closely with the farm and he tends to take changes very personally.”
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Press, 27 July 1989, Page 3
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