{"product_id":"9781775588825","title":"The Road to Hell: State Violence against Children in Postwar New Zealand","description":"IPG - \u003cb\u003eA harrowing account of state violence against children in New Zealand's postwar era.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the 1950s to the 1980s, the New Zealand government took over 100,000 children from troubled homes and placed them in state care. Institutions like Epuni and Kingslea became sites of abuse, neglect, and social isolation. Elizabeth Stanley tells the stories of 105 individuals who experienced this system, drawing on extensive records and interviews.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRoad to Hell\u003c\/i\u003e exposes the brutal realities faced by these children: violence, punishment, and the long-term consequences of state-led harm. It's a powerful call for redress and change. This is for academics, social workers, and anyone seeking to understand the dark side of New Zealand's social history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the systemic failures of the child welfare system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognize the long-term impact of institutional abuse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvocate for change and prevent future harm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Auckland University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47114216210672,"sku":"9781775588825","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781775588825_p0.jpg?v=1763710952","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781775588825","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}