CCM Lab | Public Apology Database

Welcome to the public apology database!

Here you will find public apologies offered by government, churches, and other parties. Please browse through our listings.

If you have any comments or suggested additions please email kschuman AT uwaterloo.ca.

Some of the apologies have been coded for elements. Presence of these elements is indicated by a superscript number after the statement:

1. Expression of Remorse
2. Acceptance of responsibility
3. Admission of injustice/wrongdoing
4. Acknowledgement of harm and/or victim suffering
5. Forbearance
6. Offer of repair
7. Praise for minority group
8. Praise for majority group
9. Praise for present system
10. Dissociation of injustice from present system
11. Privity
12. Call for Reconciliation