Abusive mother: The system let me down

Published: 5:19AM Thursday December 22, 2011 Source: ONE News

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  Now Playing: 'I'm not a bad mother' - abusive parent (2:04)

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  A mother who inflicted horrific abuse on her children claims she was just being "protective".

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  Now Playing: Report reveals gap in child protection systems (1:47)

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  It is hoped legislation which will go before Parliament next year will help reduce the chances of another horrific child abuse case.

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  Now Playing: Child abuse: Government failings (6:54)

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  Former Families Commissioner Sandra Alofivae on claims the Government is failing child abuse victims.

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  Now Playing: Child abuse: Government response (5:51)

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  Social Development Minister Paula Bennett outlines the government's response to the recent child abuse sentencing and claims that social agencies allowed it to happen.

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  Now Playing: Paula Bennett reacts strongly to child abuse case (1:53)

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  Paula Bennett has reacted to claims the Govt failed to help a mother in a child abuse case.

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