Links to other domestic abuse related websites
You can learn more about various aspects of domestic abuse by looking through these websites:
National Services & Agencies
New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse
www.nzfvc.org.nz
A national online centre for collating and disseminating information about domestic and family violence in Aotearoa/New Zealand.
It's Not Okay Campaign (Ministry of Social Development)
www.areyouok.org.nz
This campaign website has a wide range of useful information and resources about domestic abuse.
Jigsaw
www.jigsaw.org.nz
Network of affiliated organisations working to prevent child abuse, including Shine.
National Network of Stopping Violence Services
www.nnsvs.org.nz
A network of community organisations working to end men’s violence to women and children across Aotearoa/New Zealand, including Shine.
National Collective of Independent Women's Refuges
www.refuge.org.nz
The umbrella organisation of independent refuges around Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Rape Crisis Auckland
http://www.rapecrisis.org.nz
Website for the Auckland agency that supports survivors of sexual violence and their whanau.
Sexual Assault Centres
webnz.co.nz/rapecrisis/nzwide.htm
Site provides contact details for a centre closest to you.
Doctors for Sexual Abuse Care
www.dsac.org.nz
Professional organisation to ensure best medical practice and forensic management of sexual assault.
Age Concern
www.ageconcern.org.nz
Not-for-profit dedicated to promoting the quality of life and well-being of older people. Has information and advice on elder abuse, and resources for those working with older people who are concerned about violence.
Rainbow Youth
www.rainbowyouth.org.nz/healthyrelationships
Has information about relationships in Gay, Lesbian, Transgender, Takataapui, Fa'Fafine, Intersex, Asexual, Queer and Questioning communities, as well as some downloadable resources.
Family Planning
www.familyplanning.org.nz
Family Planning works to promote a positive view of sexuality and to enable people to make informed choices about their sexual and reproductive health and well-being. FPA provides sexual and reproductive health information, clinical services, education, training and research.
Office of Children's Commissioner
www.occ.org.nz
Website of the NZ Children's Commissioner. Contains information about children's rights.
International links
Praxis International
www.praxisinternational.org
Futures Without Violence (formerly Family Violence Prevention Fund)
www.futureswithoutviolence.org
Minnesota Programme Development (USA)
www.duluth-model.org/
Minnesota Centre Against Violence and Abuse (USA)
http://www.mincava.umn.edu
Corporate Alliance to End Partner Violence
www.caepv.org
Futures Without Violence
http://www.futureswithoutviolence.org/
NSW Women's Refuge Resource Centre (Australia)
www.wrrc.org.au
International Domestic Violence and Abuse Agencies List
http://www.hotpeachpages.net
Bruce Perry: Researcher on the effects of violence on children's brain development
www.childtrauma.org
BC INstitute Against Family Violence (Canada)
www.bcifv.org/index.shtml
Domestic Violence Resource Centre (Australia)
www.dvrc.org.au
United Nations International Research & Training Institute for the Advancement of Women
http://www.un-instraw.org/en/