Caning probe linked to Devon religious group

Source: Mid Devon Gazette   |  Posted: October 08, 2013 POLICE are investigating whether children have been beaten with canes at a religious community near Honiton. Officers are working with Devon CounCy Council to “thoroughly review” recently received information about the Twelve Tribes community, which runs the Common Loaf Bakery at Dunkeswell. The investigation follows…

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Twyford on Twelve Tribes

Mid Devon Gazette October 4, 2013 There is more to Stentwood Farm than fresh bread and smiles. Some people still smack their children, and I’m sure many more are tempted to do so, but would anyone want to hit them regularly with a balloon stick?  The days when children were frequently pelted are thankfully gone,…

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Twelve Tribes community: NSPCC demands police inquiry into Christian sect that canes children

  The Independent September 29, 2013 Jamie Merrill The NSPCC has called for an investigation into the practises of a controversial Christian sect after an Independent investigation revealed allegations of physical child abuse. The children’s charity is calling on Devon County Council and Devon and Cornwall Police to examine the activities of the Twelve Tribes…

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Twelve Tribes community: NSPCC demands police inquiry into Christian sect that canes children

Source: The UK’s Independent Newspaper Published: Sunday 29 September 2013 Link: www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/twelve-tribes-community-nspcc-demands-police-inquiry-into-christian-sect-that-canes-children-8847622.html Pdf: 20130929 independent.co.uk NSPCC demands police inquiry into Christian sect that canes children The children’s charity calls on police to examine the activities of the community at Stentwood Farm near Honiton The NSPCC has called for an investigation into the practises of a controversial Christian sect after an…

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Raid on Twelve Tribes sect – RTL reporter provides evidence of child abuse

RTL- Aktuell September 9, 2013 Translated from the German “I was stunned by what I saw.” Fear, isolation and beatings – RTL reporter Wolfram Kuhnigk was able to uncover the suffering of the Twelve Tribes sect children. Thanks to him, the police freed the children. 150 Twelve Tribes members live seemingly peaceful lives in a…

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They beat the hell out of their children

Beating in the name of the Bible SWR Info Rolf Reinlaßöde September 18, 2013 Translated from the German Beatings, racist teachings – the Bible-based Twelve Tribes cult has proven controversial for years. In early September the police and social workers removed 40 Twelve Tribes children from their parents and placed them in foster homes. A…

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Television reports about Twelve Tribes chastisements that occur routinely and almost daily

Focus Online September 17, 2013 Translated from the German (Cheryl – web mistress) The devil lurks in a distracted mind If a child behaves foolishly he/she receives punishment.  Whoever daydreams in the classroom or who does not stand still during the one-hour prayer gatherings then the adult thrashes them.  Their parents remove misbehaving children to…

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