Violence Prevention Services
He Waka Tapu is a kaupapa Māori service located in Christchurch. We focus on working with whānau and individuals that want positive health and wellness outcomes. Staff have formal qualifications in law, management, nursing, health promotion, social work, counselling and administration. The organisation is a leader in the utilisation of online tools to support whaiora in their recovery.
Our services include: ACC – Sexual abuse Crisis response – Immediate response, counselling support to survivors or victims of sexual violence, providing short term support, safety support, relocation, support with DSAC, Police and Court Te Roopu Matua Wahine – Parenting education Youth Development – Individual youth work, following Youth Justice FGC Child Witnessing – Programme or one on one for children that have witnessed family violence Youth at risk – Service for youth 17 years and under who have experienced domestic violence, and are at risk of offending or re-offending
Child and Family Services Parenting Through Separation Supervised contact Childrens Safety Program In-home parenting support Home based care Early Learning Centres
Since 1984 Stopping Violence Services (SVS) has provided community and mandated interventions to stop family violence. SVS provides interventions for male and female, youth and adults. Interventions may involve individual or group programmes, whanau, psychosocial, and couples. SVS clinicians have a background in social work, counselling, education, psychology and belong to professional organisations. Enabling YouthE. info@svschch.org.nz | www.enablingyouth.co.nz Providing an individualised programme for young men and women, aged between 11 and 24 years old, focusing of managing anger, behaviour change, managing difficult emotions, enhancing self esteen, providing communication skills, problem solving. The Enabling Youth programme can help youth discover OK ways to deal with problems of frustration, stress and anger safely.
We provide no cost professional counselling, family work, group courses for adults and children/young persons.
Our services include: Safe emergency accommodation Advocacy and support Relocation to other areas Justice approved Education DVA (Domestic Violence Approved) programme for women, children and teenagers Public awareness Domestic violence training to government and non-government organisations
West Christchurch Women’s Refuge provides services for women, children and family/whanau affected by domestic violence. We provide a 24 hr crisis/support phone line, refuge safe house residential support services, community outreach services, Whanau Protect National Home Safety Service, support, advocacy and training and education to organisations and the wider community.
Aviva is a Canterbury-based, specialist family and sexual violence agency, which is dedicated to making New Zealand Aotearoa violence-free. Grounded within a spirit of positivity and potential, Aviva offers an extensive range of integrated, specialist services that support all individuals and family members to overcome family and sexual violence and achieve wellbeing. The commitment to keep improving New Zealand’s response to family violence has driven Aviva to create a wide range of support services which are offered in the belief that everyone has the potential to overcome the effects of inter-personal violence, with the right support. Our services include: 0800 AVIVA NOW (0800 28482 669), a free phone line for anyone needing safety, information or advice 24-hours a day Individual support for women, children, young people and men, and help accessing other agencies/services Family safety planning Access to Ministry of Justice approved education programmes Safe@home, which improves the physical security of the homes of those who are at highest risk of repeat family violence ReachOut specialist support for men who have caused family violence Specialist peer support from those who have overcome family violence to others on their own journey. Peer support training is also available for those who wish to support others in their own community No and low interest loans for those who are on limited incomes and cannot access mainstream finance Community development, education and training Sexual Assault Support Service Canterbury (SASSC; provided in partnership with START) provides 24/7 support for adult victims of recent or historic rape and/or sexual assault Aviva’s services are delivered by compassionate, professionally qualified staff who understand family and sexual violence and the challenges you are facing. They are passionate about supporting you and your family/whānau to become safe and begin a life free from violence. Wherever you are on your journey, we can support you to take the next step.
Restorative Justice provides opportunities for reconciliation, reparation and healing for people harmed by crime, the people responsible and the community. Participating in restorative justice meetings is something people choose to do. We encourage support people to be present at meetings. We recognise that these meetings are brief interventions and work collaboratively with Tiriti partners and other organisations so that restorative justice meeting participants can be supported in ongoing work.
Support and help for anyone experiencing violence, or for those who want to change their own violent or abusive behaviour.