How Could You? Hall of Shame-New Zealand-Social Worker Edward Anand

This will be an archive of heinous actions by those involved in child welfare, foster care and adoption. We forewarn you that these are deeply disturbing stories that may involve sex abuse, murder, kidnapping and other horrendous actions.

From Dunedin, New Zealand, former social worker Edward Anand “has been sentenced to 13 years’ prison for raping and indecently assaulting girls in his care at a Social Welfare home in the city more than 30 years ago.

Earlier this year, Edward Anand (now 67) was found guilty by a jury on five charges of rape and seven of indecent assault.

The offending happened between 1980 and 1986 at the Girls’ Home in Elliot St between 1980 and 1986.

At the sentencing in the Dunedin District Court today, Judge Kevin Phillips said Anand was a sexual predator who exploited the vulnerability of girls he was employed to protect.

Six women read out harrowing victim impact statements, while Anand listened impassively. One of the women was supported by sexual abuse campaigner Louise Nicholas.

Two more victim impact statements were handed up to the judge without being read.

Judge Phillips, who noted Anand’s ”dismissive” demeanour while the women read their statements, ”reluctantly” granted a two-year discount for age, health, and character, which brought the total to 13 years.

Anand had shown no remorse, and continued to deny the offending, the judge said.”

Former social worker jailed for sex assaults [Otago Daily Times 5/4/16]

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