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  HELP VICTIMS

  Services that help victims get safe and stay safe

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  CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE

  Helping those living with abuse & education in schools

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  NO EXCUSES

  To motivate and support men who want to stop using violence

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  TRAINING AND WORKPLACE

  Helping others respond safely and effectively

Businesses urged to add domestic violence leave to their policies
22-Aug-2019 | Shine News
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An MYOB survey of small & medium sized businesses found nearly half hadn't implemented any domestic violence leave policies despite the law change almost five months ago.  "It would be our hope that this becomes the norm for businesses to have policies," Shine DVFREE and Policy Adviser Holly Carrington told TVNZ's 1 NEWS.
View story and full interview on 1NEWS

More violence against women in news
20-Aug-2019 | Shine News
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Two cases of violence against women made headlines within the first week of August, both involving intimate partner violence. The first involved the conviction of a man for stabbing his former partner. The second involved a man stalking and harassing a woman over a six-month period. Shine GM Jane Drumm was asked to comment on both stories.
**Trigger warning: describes violent attack and details**
Harrowing Auckland stabbing case provides insight into 'endemic' domestic violence,  Stuff, August 2019
Police lose file after Auckland woman complains of stalker's 'terrifying' home invasion,  Stuff, August 2019



The Trusts obtain DVFREE Tick
01-Aug-2019 | Shine News
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The Trusts West Auckland is the first hospitality organisation and the eighth organisation in New Zealand to be awarded the DVFREE Tick. 
The Trusts CEO Simon Wickham says the organisation employs more than 320 staff throughout its retail and hospitality network, with many expressing support for the initiative.
He says store and venue managers have completed training to ensure they know how to assist any staff members or colleagues experiencing domestic violence. Frontline team members will also receive training to raise awareness of what support is available. 
“The formalisation of policies around domestic violence has sent a clear message to our staff that we are putting the infrastructure and training in place to ensure they are protected and supported within the workplace.
“Our trained first responders will listen to our staff members safety concerns, work with them to create their own personal safety plans, assist with access to helplines and services and support them during their working hours,” says Mr Wickham. 
“While we are known for our financial contributions to organisations in the community - including those who support people impacted by domestic violence, we also want our staff to know that if they are impacted by domestic violence in any way we will be there for them,” he adds.
For information or inquiries on the DVFREE Tick go to dvfree.org.nz

Split in name only - bowling for Shine as a team
25-Jul-2019 | Shine News
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Fujiko Kato knew her workmates would be keen to get involved in the Shine Bowlathon because it’s for a good cause. Fuji, as she is known to everyone, is the Service & Evaluation Manager at PSN and recruited members of her work team and their partners to join her bowling team. 
“It’s a great way to encourage team cohesion at work. We’re really busy over this period, but for us as a work team, we like to get together as often as we can. As well as supporting Shine, it’s a nice excuse for a night out to socialise with work colleagues and their families,” says Fuji.
With a Masters in Public Policy focusing on gender issues and the way we perceive women and people in poverty, Fuji wants to see more education on domestic violence.
“I know Shine primarily helps people affected by domestic violence which is important work. Personally, I would also like more people taking up the specialist training Shine provides for organisations and professionals. With greater reach, Shine can help ultimately to reduce family violence in New Zealand.”
The name Split Personalities was chosen, says Fuji, because everyone on the team is quite different. Split is a bowling term for when you have only the pins on both edges left standing after a turn.
“We like to bowl socially but not competitively. Though one of our team members is quite good.”
Split Personalities might be the team to beat. To even up the odds, Fuji has a tip for new bowlers:
“Look at the lines on the lane in front of you, not down the end at the pins. The lines align with the pins so aim along the line you need.”
Join the Shine Bowlathon with your own team and see if Fuji’s advice holds true. Remember there are other trophies to get, such as Top Fundraiser, Best Costume, Worst Bowler! 
Sign up at www.2shine.org.nz/tenpin 
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