Witnessing Violence

For information on services try the National Directory or call 0800 456 450

If you know or suspect someone is being intimidated, controlled or hurt, find out what you can do to help. It’s OK to get involved – you could save a life.

Below are some links to other related websites:

Women's Refuge: Information and support when helping someone you know

National Network of Stopping Violence: Ways to help family and friends who are experiencing family violence

Jigsaw Family Services: Information on protecting children

Shine: Helping family and friends

Child, Youth and Family: How to recognise signs of child abuse and who to tell

Barnardos: Footsteps to Feeling Safe - a programme for children aged five to 13 to deal with the effects of witnessing domestic violence

Child Matters: Information on protecting children

SAFE Network: Specialists on harmful sexual behaviours

The National Directory is a searchable online database. It lists information about social service organisations that provide services and programmes for New Zealand families (we call these organisations "Providers").

An 0800 Family Violence Information Line (0800 456 450) provides self-help information and connects people to services where appropriate. It is available seven days a week, from 9am to 11pm, with an after-hours message redirecting callers in the case of an emergency.