RISE is a specialist family violence organisation. We help people understand that respectful relationships are safe relationships. We can help you grow the safety and respect within your whānau.

We want to inspire people, especially users of violence, to make lifelong changes for themselves and their children.

Specialist Family Violence Services

Specialist family violence services are provided by skilled kaimahi/staff whose sole or main role is focussed on working with people experiencing family violence.

A summary of specialist family violence services is provided under each of the tabs below. More detailed information can be obtained by contacting the agency or accessing their website.

Non-Violence Services for Men

These services and programmes are suitable for people who are using violence or concerned about their risk of using violence or want to find better ways to maintain healthy relationships.

• Individual programme (self refer)
• Group programme (self refer)
• Individual programme (Court refer)
• Group programme (Court refer)
• Individual programme (Corrections)
• Group programme (Corrections)

Victim/Survivor Support for Men

These services are for men who are current or past victims/survivors of family violence. Violence isn’t only physical. It includes verbal, emotional and financial abuse.

• Safety services (self refer)
• Counselling (self refer)
• Group programme (self refer)
• Social work (self refer)
• Safety services (Court refer)
• Group programme (Court refer)
• Individual programme (Court refer)

Non-Violence Services for Women

These services and programmes are suitable for people who are using violence or concerned about their risk of using violence or want to find better ways to maintain healthy relationships.

• Individual programme (self refer)
• Group programme (self refer)
• Individual programme (Court refer)
• Group programme (Court refer)
• Individual programme (Corrections)
• Group programme (Corrections)

Victim/Survivor Support for Women

These services are for women who are current or past victims/survivors of family violence. Violence isn’t only physical. It includes verbal, emotional and financial abuse.

• Safety services (self refer)
• Counselling (self refer)
• Group programme (self refer)
• Social work (self refer)
• Safety services (Court refer)
• Group programme (Court refer)
• Individual programme (Court refer)

Couples, Whānau & Family Services

These services and programmes are suitable for couples, whānau and families who have been impacted by family violence. Some services may only be available if it is deemed safe to offer them.

• Family/whānau social work
• Whānau resilience services
• Whānau support services

Children’s and Youth Services

These services and programmes are suitable for children and young people who have been impacted by family violence. Some age limits may apply depending upon the type of service to be provided.

• Safety services (self refer)
• Counselling for children (self refer)
• Counselling for at risk youth (self refer)
• Safety services (Court refer)
• Group programme (Court refer)
• Individual programme (Court refer)

Other Family Violence Services Available

We also offer the following services for people impacted by family violence:

• under8tenn Youth Programme
• Youth mentoring
• Programmes for Youth Perpetrators
• Sit at FVIARS table and follow up referrals as required