Family violence covers a broad range of controlling behaviours commonly of a psychological, physical and/or sexual nature which typically involve fear and intimidation.
Common forms of violence in families/whanau include:
- Child/youth Abuse
- Sibling Abuse
- Spouse/Partner Abuse
Referrals can be made by:
- Parents
- Schools
- Doctors
- Health Nurses
- Social Workers
- Counsellors
- Agencies
- Police
- Anyone who is concerned
- Yourself
All For
What Is Violence
ms Of Violence are NOT OK History
- To ensure that the voices and needs of children and young people, who are living in family violence situations, are heard and acted upon.
- To assess safety of children and young people.
- To enhance the services available in the community for children and young people affected by family violence.
- To refer children and young people out to appropriate agencies and ensure that the child's needs are being addressed accordingly.
- Provide consultancy, advice, coaching, education and support to those working with/for children and young people and their families.
- To work with agencies and groups involved in supporting families to integrate services for individual children and young people known to be affected by family violence.
- Provide education to individuals, families and community groups on the effects of family violence on children
Advocate Objectives Are:
The Advocates for Children and Young People who Witness Family Violence living in Porirua are:
Sia To'omaga
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Kirsty Rees-Thomas
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Phone: 64 4 237 7749 |
Fax: 64 4 237 7173 |
Email: enquiry@fanau.org.nz |
| 16 Bedford Court |
| PO Box 53009 |
| Cannons Creek, Porirua |