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Disabled people
Family violence information for disabled people, and how to safely access support.
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Takatāpui and Rainbow
Family violence information for Takatāpui and rainbow people, and how to safely access support.
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Breaking Silence

This video series exploring family violence in Aotearoa. Produced by Magnetic Pictures for Stuff with the support of NZ On Air.
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Breaking Silence
In Breaking Silence, Simonne hears powerful stories from those affected by family violence and explores how the abuse cycle is being broken.
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Breaking Silence

2 Seasons
16 Episodes

Description

In Breaking Silence, Simonne hears powerful stories from those affected by family violence and explores how the abuse cycle is being broken.
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Bright Sky app

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Bright Sky app
The Bright Sky app provides safe, practical support and information for people concerned about family violence, or worried about the safety of themselves, or someone they care about.
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Languages and accessible information

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Family violence information in 10 languages
NZ Relay services
NZ Relay
These services assist people who are Deaf, hard of hearing, speech-impaired and deafblind to communicate with others over the phone.