Organisations Involved in Prevention (NZ)
Child Abuse Prevention Foundation
Initially focussed only on CSA, but now working in West and South Auckland in relation to all forms of child abuse
HELP
Creating awareness around sexual abuse and working together towards the prevention of sexual violence
Hohou te Rongo Kahukura
Creating awareness around sexual abuse and working together towards the prevention of sexual violence
Rape Prevention Education
Provides education and training about sexual violence prevention, primarily for youth; also professional development workshops about dealing with disclosures
Te Ohaakii a Hine – National Network Ending Sexual Violence Together
The national network of those providing specialist services for sexual violence prevention and intervention
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Organisations Focussed on Healing (NZ)
If you or somebody you know needs help or wants to talk to someone, please reach out to any of the organisations below.
ACC
Provides funding for some therapists to support people who’ve experienced sexual abuse or assault.
Diversity Counselling
Free counselling for ethnic communities in English and 12 other languages, online or face-to-face.
HELP!
24/7 dedicated helpline for sexual abuse
Call: 0800 623 1700
MyRivr
A free community app built by the community for the community that gives instant access to health and social services across NZ.
Oranga Tamariki
For reporting concerns about any child in Aotearoa/NZ whose wellbeing is at significant risk of harm now or in the future
Call: 0800 623 1700
Safe to Talk
A free, confidential, non-judgmental service for anyone affected by sexual harm.
Te Puna Oranga
Free, confidential support by phone, 24/7. They help anyone in New Zealand who looking for support with abuse & domestic violence, family issues, sexual abuse, trauma & PTSD
Call: 0800 222 042
Te Tai-awa o te Ora
A free kaupapa Maori social services agency in Otara which provides social work and counselling support in relation to sexual abuse and other issues.
Call: 0274 244 4220
Youthline
24/7; free and confidential support and information over phone, text message (SMS) and online chat offering support for variety of reasons including sexual abuse.
Call: 0800 623 1700 | Text: 234
Research and Other Information
References:
Artus, J., & Niemi, M. (2016). Review of evidence for primary prevention of child abuse and neglect (including child sexual abuse) – Accident Compensation Corporation.
Auld, A., Woodham, C., Alice, P., & Cording, J. (2020). Support for children and young people who are victims/survivors of sexual violence or display harmful sexual behaviour – Oranga Tamariki Evidence Centre.
Te Puni Kokiri. (2017). Understanding family violence: Maori in New Zealand