Answering critical questions from New Zealand's ethnic communities about Victim Support

Our new research exposes a culture of victim blaming in New Zealand – and it's our own family and friends who are most likely to do it.

How courtrooms can be manipulated by abusers to further harm their victims - and what we're doing to prevent it.

Discover how we're working together to transform the parole board process to help empower victims.

If you know someone who lost their life at work, you may feel overwhelmed. Manaaki Tāngata | Victim Support can help you navigate the aftermath.

James McCulloch, Chief Executive for Manaaki Tāngata | Victim Support explores how being “tough on crime” doesn't always address victims' needs - and what every Kiwi can do to help.

The New Zealand Crime & Victims Survey released today shows a worrying trend that most New Zealanders are not reporting crime.

Since the Christchurch earthquake, the Order of St Lazarus has continued to make significant financial contributions to Victim Support.

Crime victims are being urged to seek support even if they don’t report the crime.

Ministry of Health has announced that a new card providing conclusive legal proof of mask exemption will soon be available.

Victim Support supports firearms legislation but is concerned about omitting protection order breaches as qualifying convictions for firearms prohibition orders.

Victim Support highlights concern over underreported family violence due to victims' lack of awareness that they are experiencing family harm.

Victim Support supports the Covid-19 Legislation Bill's intent but emphasizes refinement for alignment with Victims Rights Act and Code.

Victim Support participates in the Mental Health Act review, advocating for victims' rights.

Victim Support hails the Rights for Victims of Insane Offenders Bill, granting rights to victims of legally insane offenders, addressing past disparities.

Recognising the importance of using te reao across Aotearoa, Victim Support has had some of the key phrases relevant to our mahi translated into te reo Māori.

Victim Support emphasizes the need for victims' voices to be heard, despite the stalling of a bill designed to improve the rights of crime victims

Victim Support supports the Violence Free Aotearoa National Strategy, focusing on preventing family and sexual violence.

Victim Support calls for stronger rights for victims of legally insane offenders, ensuring equality with other victims of crime.

Victim Support emphasizes the need for genuine care and support for victims to encourage reporting and address victimization.

Victim Support's Support Workers are actively deployed to provide crucial assistance to those affected by the tragic Whakaari | White Island eruption.