David Courage

David Courage is a former resident of the Gloriavale Christian Community, who gained attention for his affidavit revealing disturbing practices within the community regarding child discipline. In his affidavit, he described a leadership-encouraged technique of suffocating children to silence them, which he learned during his time there. Courage's testimony has contributed to ongoing investigations into the community's treatment of children and has sparked significant public and media scrutiny regarding the safety and welfare of minors in Gloriavale.