Moana House is a well-established residential therapeutic community for adult male offenders who want to change their lives and behaviour for the betterment of themselves, their whanau and their communities.

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 (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)

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.

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)
• Social work (self refer)
• Safety services (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 group conferencing
• Family/whānau social work
• Whānau support services