We offer group and individual programmes and support serices for those affected by family violence and abuse, in a non-judgemental, respectful and caring space.

Change is possible – for you, your family, your community. “Kotahi tonu te hiringa i kake ai Tāne ki tikitiki-o-rangi, Te Hiringa i te Mahara”.

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)
• 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)

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.

• Couples counselling
• Family counselling
• Family/whānau social work
• 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)
• 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:

• Police call out follow up meeting: We provide a coordinator for this meeting and one safety worker.
• Family violence input into Wairarapa Community Networks newsletter, meetings, and trainings.
• Local community awareness campaigns: White Ribbon, Bully Free Me, general media.
• 101 Family Violence training.