'It is OK to ask for help' mini booklet

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It's not OK to make your kids feel scared in their own home.

ARE YOU WORRIED ABOUT THE VIOLENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY?

You can be part of changing the way New Zealanders think and act about family violence. There are things that you can do right now to make a difference:

  • get to know your neighbours
  • make your own family safe and violence free
  • speak out when you see and hear things that concern you
  • write letters and articles for your local newspaper
  • raise awareness in your workplace, sports club or social groups
  • support local family violence prevention work
  • involve your community networks in the Campaign.

RELATIONSHIPS – ARE YOU OK?

In healthy relationships people feel loved, trusted, respected, safe.

When family relationships are working well, all members benefit.

Everyone can learn to express and manage their feelings without hurting others. There are services all over New Zealand which can help your family relationships be healthy and safe.

WHERE TO GO FOR HELP

In a crisis call 111 and ask for Police

For information about where to go for help in your community
Visit www.areyouok.org.nz
Call 0800 456 450

Locate local services on the national directory at: www.familyservices.govt.nz/ directory/index.jsp

Family Violence thrives in secrecy - don't keep it a secret if you are experiencing violence, using violence or witnessing violence in a relationship or family you know.