The National Council of Women of New Zealand
Te Kaunihera Wahine o Aotearoa
Domestic Violence in New Zealand
If you, or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, contact your local Women's Refuge, listed under 'W' in the white pages.
All Women's Refuges operate a 24 hour phone line. They offer non-judgmental, confidential listening and support and a range of services including safe houses.
For more information about domestic violence, visit www.womensrefuge.org.nz
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Related Information
Links
- 25 November 2009National Network of Stopping Violence Services
- 25 November 2009Roundtable on Violence Against Women
- 25 November 2009New Zealand Family Violence Clearing House
- 25 November 2009It's Not OK: National Campaign for Action on Family Violence
The NCWNZ Forum on Domestic Violence has now closed. Thankyou to all who particpated in the discussion.
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Questions
It is estimated that one in three New Zealand women will experience violence in her lifetime.
1. Have you, or anyone you know been affected by domestic violence?
2. What are the contributing factors in a relationship that can cause one partner to become violent?
Reported domestic violence incidents rose by 13% in the last year in New Zealand.
3. What do you think is driving this increase?
4. How do you think that we can dramatically reduce domestic violence in this country?
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