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Kia ora koutou, Welcome to our newsletter which provides news about the Ministry of Social Development’s work programme to strengthen family violence and sexual violence services. In this update you’ll…
Bettina Arndt talks to rural expert Mary O’Brien about distorted government policies denying suicide is mainly a male problem linked to relationship breakdown. By Bettin Aarndt Published in bettinaarndt.com 10…
Imagine the outcry if a man was appointed head of a leading domestic violence prevention organisation? So how come the federal government has just proudly announced a woman, Christine Morgan,…
In a world first, La Trobe University research has shown how peer-led support programs for family and friends who provide regular support to an adult diagnosed with a mental health…
This study investigated whether there are disparities in the way in which police proceed against females and males who commit sexual offences. We explored whether there are discrepancies in the…
An Auckland woman in her 70s says her experience of giving evidence to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into historical abuse in state care has been farcical. Published in Radio…
A high-profile gang member with a domestic violence conviction is playing a key role within the Royal Commission of Inquiry into state abuse, despite one woman going to police over…
Canterbury’s mental health is “under siege” following a series of traumatic events, with an average of 11 attempted suicides a day last year. Police statistics released on Wednesday show 4369…
A 68-year-old man convicted of repeated sexual abuse of a teenage boy has gone to prison still denying that anything happened. James Grainger, of Spreydon, was convicted of 16 charges…
The head of the Catholic Church in Auckland has called on parishioners to respect child sex abuse memorial ribbons after abuse survivors raised concerns. The destruction of a “Loud Fence”…
Kia ora koutou, Welcome to our newsletter which provides news about the Ministry of Social Development’s work programme to strengthen family violence and sexual violence services. In this update you’ll…
A lawyer who represents people who were abused while in state care says she has lost confidence in the Royal Commission. Sonja Cooper says the Commission has been holding ‘mock’…
Survivors of abuse in state care have been blindsided by the Royal Commission investigating their treatment holding ‘mock’ interviews with them about their experiences as a practice run ahead of…
Kia ora koutou As we close out another successful financial year there is much to reflect on and much to celebrate. We have come a long way since we formed…
A former Dunedin man abused by two different offenders within the Catholic Church says a love of art has helped him heal. Michael Haggie, who now lives in Whanganui, has…
Opening up about being raped as a 12-year-old saved Ken Clearwater from killing himself or somebody else. Since first publicly sharing his own story nearly 30 years ago, Clearwater has…
Survivors of sexual abuse say they are outraged it took more than 15 years to defrock a paedophile priest after he was convicted. Former Dunedin priest Magnus (Max) Murray has…
Victims of a paedophile priest from Dunedin are breathing a sigh of relief as 50 years of torment finally comes to an end. Bishop of Hamilton Steve Lowe yesterday confirmed…
Four Otago men who survived sexual abuse or physical violence while in care have been included in a new Survivor Advisory Group to help guide a pending Royal Commission. The…
The Government will spend $320 million on a package of initiatives aimed preventing family and sexual violence and breaking the cycle of violence. The pre-Budget announcement is, according to Prime…
Family Violence and Sexual Violence Service Provider Update – Special Budget Edition Kia ora koutou, Welcome to this special Budget edition of our newsletter. In this update you’ll find information…
A dying Dunedin man tells Chris Morris his story of a savage beating he received as a 10-year-old ‘‘cheeky little Catholic boy’’ at the hands of a nun. Russell Butler…
Pope Francis issued a landmark decree on Thursday making bishops directly accountable for sexual abuse or covering it up, requiring clerics to report any cases to Church superiors and allowing…
Minister for State Services Chris Hipkins said he would lead the Crown’s response to the inquiry. Setting out the principles was an important step in rebuilding trust between the government…
