Description:
Our purpose is to support New Zealand’s children, families and communities to become their best, free from the harms of family and sexual violence.
We support people of any age, gender, ethnicity or sexual orientation who:
– use (or are at risk of using) violence (ReachOut)
– are experiencing, or have experienced family violence.
– have experienced recent or historic sexual assault/rape (through SASSC)
– are concerned about someone else who may be at risk of violence or using violence.
Services:
Self-help Information/resource:
For Friends/Family members: https://www.avivafamilies.org.nz/I-need-info/I-am-a-Friend-or-Family-Member/
For Adult Victim Support: https://www.avivafamilies.org.nz/I-need-help/People-Experiencing-Violence/
For Child/Youth Victim Support: https://www.avivafamilies.org.nz/I-need-help/rangatahi/ and https://www.avivafamilies.org.nz/I-need-help/tamariki/
For Sexual Harm Support: https://www.avivafamilies.org.nz/I-need-help/Sexual-Assault-Support/
For People Using Violence: https://www.avivafamilies.org.nz/I-need-help/Reach-Out/
For Pasifika Men: https://www.avivafamilies.org.nz/I-need-help/seuga/
24/7 Helpline: 0800 2848 2669
Relationship Check: https://www.avivafamilies.org.nz/I-need-help/Relationship-Check/
Safety Plans: https://www.avivafamilies.org.nz/I-need-info/Safety-Plans/
Locations:
Christchurch, North Canterbury, Selwyn and Ashburton.