Dilworth School is progressing with redress plans for survivors of sexual abuse at the boys' school.
Dilworth School. Photo: RNZ / Dan Cook
Last year the Auckland boarding school announced it would offer financial redress.
Eleven men linked to Dilworth School have been charged over historical assault, totalling over 50 separate charges.
Three have pleaded guilty and two have been sentenced to prison.
The school said today it was seeking feedback to shape a redress programme, and will soon launch an independent inquiry into the abuse.
The redress will also be overseen by an independent panel.
Dilworth Trust Board chairman Aaron Snodgrass said the abuse suffered is, and was, completely unacceptable.
"We are deeply sorry for the hurt caused to Old Boy survivors while in our care. Nothing we do today can undo the past, but we are committed to supporting Old Boy survivors and confronting the issue of historical abuse openly and honestly with our community."
The Board said it consulted with experts who had established similar programmes addressing abuse of children, young men and vulnerable adults.
"Our goal is to bring resolution and redress to Old Boy survivors faster than would otherwise be the case, while ensuring that it is meaningful. Redress will be tailored to each Old Boy survivor, and may include providing access to counselling and psychological services; a direct personal response from Dilworth, including an apology; redress payment; and other forms of redress which may be requested by the survivor."
A new website has been launched to provide information about the proposed redress programme and inquiry, and for people to submit feedback, by 13 April.
Feedback can also be provided anonymously, or by email or by Freepost.
