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Research Reveals Urgent Need To Change The Script On Victim Blaming
Monday, 29 July 2024, 10:42 am | Victim Support
New research from Manaaki Tāngata | Victim Support exposes a culture of victim blaming in New Zealand – and it is our own family and friends who are most likely to do it. More >>
Justice System And Society Need To Keep Pace With Victims’ Needs
Wednesday, 28 June 2023, 11:28 am | Victim Support
Changes are needed so that victims of crime feel safe to report crime and seek help. Victim Support, the charity that supported more than 46,000 victims of crime, trauma and suicide last year, says the New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey released today ... More >>
Victim Support Urges Victims To Seek Help Even If They Don’t Report Crime
Wednesday, 29 June 2022, 10:03 am | Victim Support
Crime victims are being urged to seek support even if they don’t report the crime. Victim Support, the charity that supported more than 43,000 victims of crime, trauma and suicide last year, says the New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey released today ... More >>
Media Statement From Lorraine Scanlon, Chair Of The National Board Of Victim Support
Thursday, 2 June 2022, 10:37 am | Victim Support
Today, the National Board of Victim Support welcomed the findings and recommendations from an independent investigation that looked into the organisation’s workplace. Lorraine Scanlon, Chair of the National Board of Victim Support says “The Board ... More >>
Victim Support Urges Awareness Of Controlling Elationships Before Abuse Escalates
Wednesday, 23 February 2022, 10:47 am | Victim Support
Victim Support is concerned that New Zealanders are not getting the help they need because they are unaware that they are victims of family violence. The Ministry of Justice’s “ Patterns of Victimisation by Family Members and Help-seeking by Victims” ... More >>
Law Change A Huge Step Forward For Victims
Thursday, 9 December 2021, 12:26 pm | Victim Support
The voices of victims of legally insane defendants have finally been heard, says Victim Support. Last night Parliament passed the Rights for Victims of Insane Offenders Bill, giving victims of the legally insane, or “special patients”, rights comparable ... More >>
Justice Reports Shows Public Want To Put Victims First
Wednesday, 8 July 2020, 8:20 am | Victim Support
New Zealanders are calling for victims to receive a fairer share of funding in our justice system according to survey results released today by the Ministry of Justice, says Victim Support. Up to 78 per cent of respondents to the 2019 Public Survey of ... More >>
Victim Support Welcomes Bill To Strengthen Rights For Victims Of Insane Offenders
Thursday, 2 July 2020, 10:59 am | Victim Support
The passing of the first reading of MP Louise Upston’s Rights of Victims of Insane Offenders Bill is welcome news for victims, says Victim Support. The Bill aims to ensure victims of legally insane offenders are treated the same as other victims ... More >>
Victim Support To Distribute Additional Funds To Victims Of Christchurch Terror Attacks
Tuesday, 16 June 2020, 1:04 pm | Victim Support
Victim Support today announced it is making a further donation distribution to victims of the Christchurch terror attacks. The organisation will distribute $655,890 as lump sum cash payments to victims on the Police list. The funds are made up of unsolicited ... More >>
H&J Smith Group Sets Out Proposal To Secure The Long-term Future Of Its Retail Division
Tuesday, 26 May 2020, 7:05 am | Victim Support
To secure its long-term future, the H&J Smith Group is proposing to reduce the size of its retail division. The H&J Smith Retail Division is the general merchandise division of the H&J Smith Group. It comprises six H&J ... More >>
More Support For Victims Needed To Reduce Harm, Says Victim Support
Wednesday, 20 May 2020, 11:46 am | Victim Support
The New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey released today highlights a sad reality for thousands of victims, says Victim Support Researcher Dr Petrina Hargrave. The survey revealed sobering figures, showing that 30 per cent of adults experienced ... More >>
In Safe Hands: How Victim Support's 24-hour Phone Line Switched To Remote Working
Friday, 17 April 2020, 3:27 pm | Victim Support
The Victim Support Contact Service is the first line of support for victims all over New Zealand, 24/7, 365 days a year. More >>
One Week On: Victim Support Is Open For Business
Wednesday, 1 April 2020, 4:08 pm | Victim Support
As New Zealand reaches the end of its first week of lockdown, Victim Support is reassuring victims and the general public that access to its full range of support services continues to be available during the COVID-19 lockdown. Victim Support says ... More >>
Statement From Victim Support On Christchurch Terror Attack Plea Change
Thursday, 26 March 2020, 12:56 pm | Victim Support
Confirmation that the gunman at the centre of the Christchurch terror attacks has this morning changed his plea to guilty on all 92 charges is welcome news for the victims, their families, and all New Zealanders. For many victims, it will be difficult ... More >>
Justice reforms must do more than tick boxes for victims
Thursday, 29 August 2019, 8:31 am | Victim Support
The justice system must move beyond a “tick-box” culture and begin offering genuine justice for victims, according to research released by Victim Support today. The key message from Victim Support’s research Victims’ Voices: The Justice Needs ... More >>
True impact masked by suicide statistics
Tuesday, 27 August 2019, 5:17 pm | Victim Support
Karen McLeay, Acting Chief Executive for Victim Support, says the true impacts of New Zealand’s growing suicide numbers run much deeper than today’s suicide statistics show. More >>
Research shows victims’ voices can’t be ignored
Wednesday, 7 August 2019, 12:17 pm | Victim Support
Victim Support says research released today shows it’s time to take action and put victims at the heart of the justice system. More >>
Mosque Attack Survivors urged to access counselling
Wednesday, 17 July 2019, 11:43 am | Victim Support
With the distribution of $13.2 million in donations to the survivors of the Christchurch mosque attacks completed in June, Victim Support is working with the Canterbury District Health Board (DHB), local General Practice teams, and local counselling agencies ... More >>
Speech to victims of the Christchurch Mosque Attacks
Thursday, 27 June 2019, 5:21 pm | Victim Support
Welcome. Thank you for joining me today. I would also like to welcome our support workers. It has been 16 weeks since the mosque attacks. I recognise the fifty-one who are not with us. Please accept my very sincere condolences We are here today ... More >>
Victim Support completes donations to ChCh victims
Thursday, 27 June 2019, 4:37 pm | Victim Support
Victims Support today advised victims of the Christchurch Mosque attacks on the completion of donations from its Givealittle page fundraising, as well as other donations made. Kevin Tso, Chief Executive of Victim Support stated: “This unprecedented ... More >>
