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Women’s Refuge Backs Latest Research from University of Auckland Linking Intimate Partner Violence to Long-term Mental and Physical Health Outcomes

Media Release 4 March 2023 Women’s Refuge backs latest research from University of Auckland linking intimate partner violence to long-term mental and physical health outcomes Women’s Refuge wholeheartedly supports the…
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Women’s Refuge Working to Ensure Safety of Clients While Preparing for Increase in Need

Media Release 20 February 2023 Women's Refuge Working to Ensure Safety of Clients While Preparing for Increase in Need As many communities are coming to terms with the impacts of…
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Goverment Launches Te Aorerekura National Strategy for Eliminating Family Violence and Sexual Violence

Media Release 7 December 2021 Goverment Launches Te Aorerekura National Strategy for Eliminating Family Violence and Sexual Violence Today sees the launch of Te Aorerekura, a national strategy aiming to…
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Support Services

including a 24hr crisis-line, information and safe housing for women, young people and children experiencing abuse.

Wide range of education programmes

for communities and organisations.

Taking a strong advocacy role

by working to positively change policy and attitudes about domestic violence.

Conducting research

much of which is unprecedented in New Zealand.