SEXUAL HARM Do you need help?

If it’s an emergency and you feel that you or someone else is at risk, call 111. If you’ve ever experienced sexual assault or abuse and need to talk to someone contact the Safe to Talk confidential crisis helpline on:

● Text 4334 and they will respond

● Email support@safetotalk.nz

Looking for support? It’s available

● 211 Helpline (0800 211 211) – for help finding, and direct transfer to, community-based health and social support services in your area.

● Find your local Women’s Refuge by calling 0800 743 843 (0800 REFUGE) to be linked up with an advocate in your area.

● Tu Wahine Trust – call 09 838 8700 for kaupapa Ma¯ ori counselling, therapy and support for survivors of sexual harm (mahi tukino) and violence within wha¯nau.

● Shakti New Zealand – call 0800 742 584 for culturally competent support services for women, children and families of Asian, African and Middle Eastern origin who have experienced domestic violence.

● Safe to Talk – sexual harm helpline. Call 0800 044 334, text 4334 or email support@safetotalk. nz.

● Rape Crisis Centres – call 0800 88 3300 for contact details of your local centre. Provides support for survivors of sexual abuse, their families, friends and wha¯ nau.

● Male Survivors Aotearoa New Zealand – call 0800 044 344. Offers one-to-one, peer and support groups for male survivors of sexual abuse and their significant others.

● Korowai Tumanoko – text or call 022 474 7044 for a kaupapa Ma¯ ori service for those with concerning or harmful sexual behaviour.