Jigsaw Whanganui are a Te Tiriti organisation working alongside whanau and families to provide safe care and nurture to their children

Specialist Family Violence Services

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

A summary of specialist family violence services is provided under each of the headings below. More detailed information can be obtained by contacting the agency.

Non-Violence Services for Men

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

• Risk management (safety planning) (self refer)
• Individual counselling or non-violence programme (self refer)
• Group-based non-violence programme (self refer)
• Social work (self refer)
• Assessments (Court or Corrections refer)
• Non-Violence Programme – individual (Court or Corrections refer)
• Non-Violence Programme – group (Court or Corrections refer)

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)
• Social work (self refer)

Non-Violence Services for Women

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

• Risk management (safety planning) (self refer)
• Individual counselling or non-violence programme (self refer)
• Social work (self 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)
• Social work (self 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 group hui/meetings
• Family social work support
• Parenting programmes for men
• Parenting programmes for women
• Parenting support services

Children’s and Youth Services

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

• Safety planning (self refer)
• Social work (self refer)

These services and programmes are suitable for children and young people who are using violence/displaying troubling behaviours. Some age limits may apply depending upon the type of service to be provided.

• Risk management (safety planning) (self refer)
• Individual counselling or non-violence programme (self refer)
• Social work (self refer)