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  1. Family Violence

Overview

This section provides information about what family violence is, court orders to help protect people from family violence, and services that can help you and your whānau.

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If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call the police on 111

In an emergency, you don’t need permission from the person being hurt to call the police.

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You can also find information about family violence specialist services on our help page.

Get help for family violence

Women's Refuge

The Women's Refuge Shielded Site at the bottom of this page provides a private portal that has ideas for you to consider if you plan on leaving a relationship. It also provides a safe way to contact Women’s Refuge through live chat.

Women’s Refuge website(external link)

Freephone 0800 733 843

About family violence

Understand family violence Understand what family violence is and how you can find out if you or someone you know are experiencing it.

Court orders for family violence

Types of Court Orders for family violence Understand the different types of orders available for family violence and how they can help.
Protection Orders Understand what a Protection Order is and what the person you need protection from can and can’t do when a Protection Order is in place.
Apply for a Protection, Property, or Furniture Order Understand how to apply to the Family Court for a protection, property, or furniture order.
Change or cancel a Protection, Property, or Furniture Order Understand how to apply to the Family Court to change or cancel a protection, property, or furniture order.

Responding to a court order

Protection Order information for respondents Understand what it means if someone applies for a Protection Order against you and what your options are.
Respond to an application for a Protection Order Understand how to respond to an application for a Protection Order that has been made against you.
Find a provider for Non-violence Programmes Use this tool to search for Non-Violence Programmes in your area

Help and services for family violence

Family violence specialist services Find specialist services to help if you or someone you know is experiencing family violence.
Safety and wellbeing for you and your children Find out what free safety programmes are available for you and your children if you have experienced family violence.

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There are services available if you need help or support for family violence.

Visit our help page to find specialist family violence support

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