Cherie Sweeney eventually removes post after social uproar

Update on from last entry post: The abuse of Cherie Sweeney and her fake Charity Org, NARK.

 

There was no apology from Cherie Sweeney for instigating a hate campaign due to her post on the page, directing social abuse being hurled toward a woman she didn’t know or the factual circumstances that had taken place.  This women had not been charged or arrested for anything, and the Police had already posted on her post thread to inform the public. Interesting enough Cherie and her fake Org NARK are not mentioned in this article. However Cherie still portrays to the public that NARK is a real Org.

News item from Stuff.co.nz News:

Baby briefly unattended at KFC

 Last updated 18:25 04/12/2014

Baby briefly unattended at KFC

A Hastings mother will be referred to Child, Youth and Family after a baby boy was left briefly unattended at a fast-food outlet.

Sergeant Glen Yule said the mother and child arrived at the Hastings KFC restaurant with the baby’s grandmother at 12.30pm on Wednesday. The adults began to argue and left the store.
The child was in a baby capsule, which the mother put on the floor before following the grandmother into the car park.

The pair argued for a few minutes and the mother then returned for her baby.
By this time, concerned customers had picked up the child to care for it, and refused to give it back to its mother, Yule said.
“There was some confusion in the store about the mother’s intentions, and some customers became concerned and took it upon themselves to keep the baby safe.

“The mother made some unfortunate comments that may have been misconstrued.”
Fellow customer Shelly Bartlett said she could not believe the mother left her child, even for a minutes. “She didn’t even buy any food, just dumped the baby and left.
“I heard her say she didn’t even want him.”

The police were called and the boy was returned to the mother and grandmother’s care. As was normal practice, a referral would be made to Child, Youth and Family, Yule said.

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Since our last post (Link here), the following update has been posted on Cherie Sweeney’s Stop death and abuse of children’s Facebook page. Link here:

Her previous post was removed and this is the new post:

Dated 4/12/2014

STOP Death and Abuse of our Children

Yesterday at 14:08 ·

Thank you to all our community people who spoke up and have helped actioned this mummy to get support. Without your concerns we would not have been able to awhi and get your voices heard.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/…/638…/Baby-briefly-unattended-at-KFC

Baby unattended at KFC

A Hastings mother will be referred to Child, Youth and Family after a baby boy was left briefly unattended at a fast-food outlet.

stuff.co.nz

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  Mel Lee, Jadene Heatherwick, Jaylene O'Keeffe and 5 others like this.
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  Mahara Tahuhu I'm pleased to see you've removed the misleading post alleging the baby was abandoned. Well done for taking this step.
  I only hope you can now make things right by acknowledging on this page that the previous post was misleading and that it caused unnecessary aded distress and harm to the mother, her whanau and community. A simple retraction can do wonders. I sincerely hope you'll make the positive choice to follow up the removal of the aforementioned post with this second action.

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  STOP Death and Abuse of our Children Retract what? We will continue to support our community members who have concerns for our kids. This is what NARK does. Support those who speak up. The kaupapa is to empower and encourage them to whakamanahia them.

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  Mahara Tahuhu Why, retract your allegation that the woman 'abandoned' the baby, of course. Or did you forget it (and that inflammatory screenshot) immediately once you'd deleted the OP?
  I made several salient points in my last comment under that post in regards to the damage social media can do when folks are given incorrect or inaccurate information and the dangers of induly influencing public opinion. I do hope you read and considered them before you deleted the post using the word 'abandoned' with the accompanying screenshot which was both damning and inflammatory (and seemingly an inaccurate version of events now that we have more information).
  Considering your continued refusal to acknowledge that you were a bit hasty and unwise in your choice of material when you posted your OP though, I suspect you didn't consider in great depth what I wrote previously - assuming you read it at all.

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  STOP Death and Abuse of our Children Have you had a talk to anyone involved? They are sticking by their korero & know facts. I am not going to go on but simply there were multiple concerns from different people and they were justified. The mum in question is now receiving the urgent help she requires. Respect your opinion but doesnt mean I agree with all you say.

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  Mahara Tahuhu As previously stated, you did use the word 'abandoned' and the screenshot you put up accused this mother of trying to drive away from the location. It also said there were two people with the mother but the police summary of events said she was accompanied only by her own mother, with whom she was arguing.
  There is a world of difference between two people arguing in a car park and three people getting in a car and trying to drive off - surely you agree with that, at least? Therefore surely you can appreciate that regardless of your good intentions you used words and evidence that were inaccurate. As a result this woman was abused and vilified on social media. Rationalise your aims any way you like, but your choices didn't show her you supported her. Conversely, it demonised her. You really, really need to acknowledge this. I feel it's important.
  How much you believe of the witness accounts is irrelevant (and as I said in earlier posts, witness accounts are not 100% reliable, emotion is contagious and there are many factors which can influence their recollection whether directly or indirectly - if you like I can do a quick hunt for examples as psychological research has examined this behaviour).
  The relevant point is that inaccurate information was posted publicly on social media. It was shared and seen by a great deal of people who then formed an opinion based on the (inaccurate) information they read. That is what I'm referring to when I encourage you to retract your original accusation.

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  Mahara Tahuhu Additionally, an impartial third party who does not personally know any of those involved and has not been influenced by emotionally driven witness account is in an excellent position to critically analyse the consequences of posts like the original, hence why I'm continuing to reiterate my points.

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  Rhiannon Victoria Exactly as I had suspected, people jumping to conclusions, flinging accusations, demanding they don't give the baby back. All based on one persons account. I hate how people are so quick to judge in these situations without even knowing the facts! Whats gives us the right to be judge n jury...? I hope ya'll dont ever have to be in a situation like that... :/

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  STOP Death and Abuse of our Children The information NARK has was based on several peoples account not just 1. Agree re not being Judge & Jury

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  Jayden Langley Finally some positive comments. This is my family and they amount of negative, hurting comments and false information that were said was just inappropriate. I wasn't there but reading all the comments about my mum especially was hurting but that FB for yah.

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  Claire Bryant I think this had been blown out of proportion big time hope baby and mum are ok. It's not easy being a parent. I don't think what she did is right but it has been made into a big drama

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  Keri Herd For god sake I fight with my husband does that mean that mychildren are unsafe?? no way, the fact this mum moved it away from her child is commendable her baby was not in any emmediate danger and the mum returned another case of wasting cyf time when there are children that are getting beaten and murdered. I feel sorry for the mum and I think this whole welldone for getting your voices heard when not one person on this site was there yet you bullied the authorities into setting cyfs on this mum!!!

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  Nicola Hanna I'm confused. If the link to the article is correct a mother still walked out of a shop purposefully leaving her baby behind. For whatever reason this isn't and never would be okay in any circumstance. I'm glad she had been referred to CYFS and hope she can get the support and assistance she needs to be a better parent.

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Is NARK.Org.NZ a "Charitable Trust" or not? Two different disclaimers?

Cherie Nark NZ (Show NZ The Money!)

An article in the Waikato Times,

 'Nark' crusader gains fans

A Ngaruawahia woman is fast becoming one of New Zealand's most popular people on Facebook.

CHRIS GARDNER
Dated: 22 June 2011

BRUCE MERCER/Waikato Times

SUCCESS: Cherie Kurarangi Sweeney has more than 10,000 friends on Facebook after going public on NZ's appalling record of child abuse.

She may not have made many friends in Ngaruawahia, but more than 10,000 people like Cherie Kurarangi Sweeney on Facebook.

Ms Sweeney has been called a nark for going public on New Zealand's appalling record of child abuse following the death of a neighbouring infant, Serenity Scott-Dinnington, earlier this year.

But she has turned the ugly label around by turning the initials into an acronym: Nation of Advocates for the Rights of Kids (Nark).

The group's Facebook page "STOP Death by Abuse of our Children" is liked by 10,241 people, among them politicians including former Maori Party MP Hone Harawira.

"This page will centre on family violence, social issues, child safety, alcohol and drugs and developing support networks in our communities to STOP the Deaths by Abuse of "OUR" Children," Ms Sweeney wrote on the page in a May 13 post.

She was humbled by the amount of support she has had.

The trust which is starting with a $345 in the coffers from public donations will advocate for the nation's children.

Ms Sweeney is establishing a Rest In Peace tab on the site, which will feature pictures of victims alongside inquest reports.

"I tried to get coroners' reports, but they told me it would be $50 per application. With 150 names that's $7500 I don't have."

While it's early days the trust will hold a meeting in Ngaruawahia later this month to draw up its mandate supporters on Facebook are brimming with ideas, including a national march to raise awareness.

"People have designed logos, a few of the MPs have decided to get in on it." Ms Sweeney said.

"I can get people together (through Facebook) who are having issues.

"There's been heaps and heaps of messages on the page. It's a very big eye-opener for me.

"A lot of it is just being able to speak up. We are setting up this Nark Trust here, in Ngaruawahia, and we have to set up a bank account."

The Nark Trust will meet at the Ngaruawahia Community House on June 27.

NARK Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/pages/STOP-Death-by-Abuse-of-our-Children/166417770086797

What happened to the Trust and money, in that article? People where donating as early as June, but NO Transparency? 

http://www.nark.org.nz/Community_Facebook_Page.html

N.A.R.K Facebook Community Page

DISCLAIMER

NARK will not take responsibility when you are in discussion of self harm and or harm to others OR if discussion takes place that admin feel is a danger to yourself and or others we have a moral and legal responsibility to info the NZ Police. 

The views of this page are not necessarily representative of the views of NARK Working Party / Interim Board.

 

Copyright © 2011 Cherie Kurarangi Sweeney NARK.ORG.NZ. Site Design by Jim Boswell

http://www.nark.org.nz/STOP%20Death%20of%20OUR%20Children.html  

N.A.R.K Facebook STOP Death of OUR Children

DISCLAIMER

NARK will not take responsibility when you are in discussion of self harm and or harm to others OR if discussion takes place that admin feel is a danger to yourself and or others we have a moral and legal responsibility to info the NZ Police. 

The views of this page are not necessarily representative of the views of NARK as a

.charitable Trust

Copyright © 2011 Cherie Kurarangi Sweeney NARK.ORG.NZ. Site Design by Jim Boswell

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N.A.R.K Facebook STOP Death of OUR Children

 Welcome to the NARK STOP Death of OUR Children
Facebook Page STOP Death by Abuse of OUR Children

The purpose of this group is to keep abreast of current affairs re Child abuse media release for the purpose of discussion. A place to share valuable information of resources and NARK updates for the benefit of community consultation being transparent.  This is a place to share concerns and find support amongst members who wish to share or discuss, and/or help find solutions to the problem.

STOP Facebook Page Rules & Code of Conduct

  

1,

The NARK STOP Death of OUR Children is a place to foster support and discuss   related media News Items which arise in relation to the STOP Death by Child Abuse growing awareness.

2, 

The NARK STOP Death of OUR Children is also a place to ask for help. You can   either do this on a thread topic, or should you wish to discuss a matter of Child safety with the NARK team, please feed free to Email one of us, for the NARK Interim Trust Board Email list.

3, 

To be respectful of everyone views.  Not everyone holds the same       views on each thread topic posted, this is to be respected. Please keep comments on topic pertaining to the thread.   If can not agree, please agree to disagree with our commentators.

4,

There is to be NO profanity, or derogatory comments toward any        other members.

5, 

Spamming will not be acceptable.  Please do not use this page to push your own agenda, organizations or indifferent views of any     organization.

6,       

The Administrators of this page have the right to remove posts that are offensive or extreme, spam will also be removed.   There are Three     Administrators for this page of who will discuss and decide what is to be removed or deemed inappropriate for this group.  No discussion   will be entered after the removal of.

7,       

Conflicts of interest must be declared at all times when posting   comments in NARK STOP page.  Please be sure to state if your    opinion is of a professional one or a personal if required.

8,   

NARK will not take ownership of views and or professional / personal opinions that are defamatory to any organization.

9, 

Members seeking advice in the NARK STOP Death of OUR Childrenpage  are entitled to confidentiality and any communications must be kept between the members of this closed group. Anyone wanting to discuss  this problem outside of this group must first seek the approval of the person who posted the problem.

10,

Administrators have the Right to excuse member if they break the        rules, or cause disrespect to other members.  A warning will be issued in this instance.

11,

Administrators and NARK Interim Trust Members of HQ can be         identified by the NARK badge attached to their profile pictures.

12,

Please be aware it is now Law to pass on any knowledge you have of   Child Abuse, or could be liable for prosecution.

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We encourage you to share any useful resources relating to this topic, ie Web-pages, support groups etc.

14,

NARK was started on Principle before Personality, therefore any         personal attack or slanderous comments towards NARK Executive or  Board Members will result in your being immediately removed from this page.

DISCLAIMER

NARK will not take responsibility when you are in discussion of self harm and or harm to others OR if discussion takes place that admin feel is a danger to yourself and or others we have a moral and legal responsibility to info the NZ Police. 

The views of this page are not necessarily representative of the views of NARK as a charitable Trust.

 

Copyright © 2011 Cherie Kurarangi Sweeney NARK.ORG.NZ. Site Design by Jim Boswell