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Working with Men who Use Family Violence:

Are you looking to expand your knowledge and skills in working with men who use family violence? Join us for the Shine Education and Training Specialist Topic Day: Working with Men who Use Family Violence.

🗓️ Date: 19 September 2024
⏰ Time: 9.00 am to 4.00 pm
📍 Location: Training room, Shine, 409 New North Road, Kingsland, Auckland
🎓 Facilitators: Shine RESPOND Team Trainers Rachel Kain, Futi Ka, and Hayden Pyke, with specialist guest speakers.

This specialist one-day training session offers practical strategies and insights. With a limited group size of only 20 participants, you'll benefit from an interactive and engaging learning experience.

🔒 Limited Spots Available! Secure your spot today.

Register today at https://www.2shine.org.nz/about-us/events/level-3-specialist-day/

Working with Children Experiencing Family Violence

Are you looking to expand your knowledge and skills in working with children experiencing family violence? Join us for the Shine Education and Training Workshop: Working with Children Experiencing Family Violence

🗓️ Date: 4 September 2024
⏰ Time: 9.00 am to 4.00 pm
📍 Location: Training room, Shine, 409 New North Road, Kingsland, Auckland
🎓 Facilitators: Mira Taitz and Hayden Pyke from our Shine RESPOND team, along with specialist guest speakers.

This specialist one-day training session offers practical strategies and insights. With a limited group size of only 20 participants, you'll benefit from an interactive and engaging learning experience.

🔒 Limited Spots Available! Secure your spot today.

Register today at https://www.2shine.org.nz/about-us/events/level-3-working-with-children-experiencing-family-violence/

Shine has a free helpline and provides safe houses for women escaping abuse. Its Senior Family Violence Advisor, Rachel Kain said economic hardship was more common among those requesting help.

"Our frontline are reporting that nearly every single person who's enrolled in our programmes, for people experiencing violence and people using violence, need food support."

She said Shine received 30 percent more calls for help in the first three months of this year, compared to the same period in 2023.

Read more at:

Fears women can't afford to leave abusive relationships amid cost of living crisis Agencies are providing domestic violence victims with more food parcels and clothing than ever as financial hardship makes bad situations worse.

We are filled with immense gratitude as we extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to our amazing fundraisers and supporters who have passionately championed the 2024 Light it Orange campaign for Shine.

Every dollar raised, every event organized, and each outreach effort you've made has furthered our mission, enabling us to provide crucial support to those in need. Your generosity has shone brilliantly, lighting the way toward a brighter future. 🌈💡📣🧡

We are incredibly grateful to New Zealand Rugby for their commitment to taking a stand against violence. This initiative is vital in raising awareness and promoting safer environments for all. 🧡

Together, we can make a significant impact.

Shine's Light it Orange 2024 campaign is in full swing and have been receiving tremendous support from Kiwis everywhere. Learn more on how you can support LIO at www.lightitorange.org.nz

Taking a stand against violence New Zealand’s rates of domestic abuse are among the highest in the developed world and, while this issue is not specific to rugby, rugby can be a vehicle for change.

🔶 Questions about fundraising for Light it Orange 2024? 🔶

Light it Orange is an essential initiative supporting victims of family violence. Every $250 you raise will cover the cost of a crisis callout to a victim’s home in response to an urgent referral.

Money raised will assist in promoting our free-to-call national helpline, so that more victims, who are often isolated and feel they have no one to turn to, know that there is help available and are able to get in touch to get the help they need.

Curious about how you can help? Learn more and get involved: https://www.lightitorange.org.nz/faq

Ngā mihi ki NZ Herald for highlighting how the cost of living crisis exacerbates family violence. This underscores the vital importance of our work.

We invite you to join our Light it Orange 2024 campaign to help those affected. Your fundraising efforts can make a significant impact. Together, we can create a safer community.

Learn more and sign up here: https://www.lightitorange.org.nz/

More violence, weapons, injuries: Family violence increases in cost of living crisis Tough economic times linked to increase in 'severe' family violence.

We had an inspiring morning to launch Light it Orange 2024 (LIO) with our fundraisers, supporters, and DVFREE tick partners in attendance. Many have already signed up for LIO on our website at www.lightitorange.org.nz to kickstart their fundraising efforts. Our GM of Fundraising, Lisa Rudolphe, and Shine's Education and Training Manager, Margaret Fitzgibbon, shared their gratitude and excitement for kicking off Light it Orange 2024. A special thank you to Samaori for providing the excellent coffee. Let's make this year a success!

As part of a series of Family Violence education sessions for The Asian Network Incorporated (TANI) facilitated by Dr. Emma Barker-Clarke, Shine Senior Trainer Shine RESPOND, their dedicated community changemakers volunteered their time over a recent weekend to discuss the impact of family violence and steps they can take to support those seeking help pathways.

More of the on-going great work from the Shine Training and Education Team!

Shine RESPOND conduct regular training sessions, both online and in person. Our next session will be on 13 June at our Kingsland site. To register please go to https://www.2shine.org.nz/about-us/events/level-1-introductory-training/

Image: TANI members, with Dr. Emma Barker-Clarke at the far end of the table - speaking.

Join us in the fight against family violence!

From June 10th to 16th, let's Light it Orange and shine a light on family violence in New Zealand. Gather your friends, family, or coworkers and create an orange-themed fundraising event to support Shine's vital work. Every action counts!

Together, we can make a difference. Sign up now and show your support! 🧡

Learn More and Get Involved at lightitorange.org.nz

Let’s Light it Orange and help stop the violence, Aotearoa! Get your workplace, friends or family together this 12 - 18 June to help shine a light on family violence by creating your very own orange fundraising event!

Proud to partner with the Hauraki Family Violence Intervention Network! At Shine RESPOND, we're committed to providing family violence training for community professionals in rural areas. By supporting them with the latest knowledge and skills, we're encouraging a unified and effective support network. Together, we're making a difference in the Coromandel! 💪❤️
To find out more about the training programmes conducted by the Shine Education and Training Team, please visit https://www.2shine.org.nz/shine-training/

Shine supports and has signed the collective Open Letter to the Minister of Justice, the Honourable Paul Goldsmith requesting urgency on criminalising stalking.

Why is this important?

Making stalking a crime will help to protect our basic human right to live safely and free of fear in Aotearoa NZ. We need to do this now to prevent more severe distress and physical harm from stalking, including murders committed by stalkers.

For more info & to add your support, see our ActionStation petition: https://our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/protect-women-make-stalking-illegal-1?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0MDfJonYJB5NhX55IywikNB4Y1qHROYv5EVaBt6pQYZD4-AE0YyVE0GGg_aem_AWVmYMpyukxGeCj-TH4Ka5dWpb5TmzkeEzTDFcapHAeVE86rCt_jRGs13iZzOwz7szJDnaw-pWGy8ahNwbo3KplN

Open letter & signatories in full here: https://awc.org.nz/stalking-letter/

We are thrilled to announce that Shine RESPOND, in collaboration with RespectEd Aotearoa, will be providing comprehensive family violence and sexual violence response training to thousands within our court system over the next three years.

This initiative, a vital part of Shine's commitment to combatting family violence, will equip court staff nationwide with essential knowledge and strategies to better support those affected by these issues.

With a focus on practical skills and informed by the latest research, this training ensures that everyone in the courts, from frontline staff to legal professionals, can provide empathetic and effective responses to disclosures of family violence and sexual violence.

Together, we're building a safer, more supportive environment for all those navigating the court system.

Family violence and sexual violence response training for the court workforce | Shine A leading family violence education and training provider Shine RESPOND will deliver family violence and sexual violence response training to thousands of people working in the courts over the next three years. Shine RESPOND is part of the training arm of specialist family violence charity Shine and...

Multiply your generosity. Your charitable tax rebate could make a huge difference to Shine. There's still time before the 31 March deadline. All donations of $5 or more to Shine are tax deductible in NZ. This means that you can claim a third of your donation back from the IRD at the end of each financial year. Have you thought about using this refund for good?

Please donate here: https://secure.flo2cash.co.nz/donations/shine/DonateSecure.aspx

Family violence specialist service Shine is calling on employers to stop asking for proof of domestic violence in order for employees to access domestic violence leave.

The call comes five years after the introduction of the Domestic Violence – Victims’ Protection Act 2018, which provides 10 days of paid domestic violence (DV) leave per year for affected employees.

“Unfortunately, Shine regularly hears of employers who are unaware of their obligations under the Act. Others may fulfill their legal obligations, but fail to do so in a way that provides safe and effective support for employees experiencing family violence,” says Mira Taitz, Shine’s DVFREE Lead.

Read the full article below 👇

Too many employers still asking for “proof” of domestic violence | Shine Family violence specialist service Shine is calling on employers to stop asking for proof of domestic violence in order for employees to access domestic violence leave. The call comes five years after the introduction of the Domestic Violence – Victims’ Protection Act 2018, which provides 10 day...

The campaign theme for International Women's Day 2024 is Inspire Inclusion.

When we inspire others to understand and value women's inclusion, we forge a better world.

And when women themselves are inspired to be included, there's a sense of belonging, relevance, and empowerment.

Collectively, let's forge a more inclusive world for women.

Read more about a definition of what it means to inspire inclusion at https://www.internationalwomensday.com/Missions/20202/What-does-it-mean-to-truly-inspire-inclusion

A Heartfelt Thank You to Round the Bays 2024 Participants!

As the sun sets on Round the Bays 2024, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to each and every participant who laced up their shoes and ran/walked for a cause close to our hearts—Shine! 🏃‍♀️

Together, we've taken giant strides towards supporting Shine in our mission to end family violence and bring hope to those in need. Your commitment to making a difference has left an indelible mark on our community.

A special shoutout to our sponsors, volunteers, and everyone who rallied behind the scenes to make Round the Bays 2024 a resounding success. Your support has been instrumental in turning miles into meaningful change.

Remember, the journey doesn't end here. Let's carry the spirit of compassion forward, continuing to uplift and empower those who need it most. Shine, with your support, can continue to be a beacon of hope for individuals facing challenging circumstances.

Thank you for being the driving force behind positive change! Together, we can make a difference that resonates far beyond the finish line. 🌈💪

To continue making a difference, please donate at https://ow.ly/xvWC50QM8bv

Round the Bays 2024 is happening this Sunday, March 3rd! 🏃‍♂️ Still not too late to support Team Shine.

We're on a mission to run family violence out of town, and we need YOUR support! 🌟 Raise over $150, and we'll thank you with an exclusive Shine Athletic T-shirt – because your commitment to this cause deserves to shine bright!

Let's make a difference together. Register now, fundraise for change, and let's hit the pavement for a brighter, safer community. Sign up here https://rtb24.grassrootz.com/shine

10 signs that love is not love : https://ow.ly/7OPj50QAsjV

Valentine’s Day is a special day of celebration for many, but for others, it can be a chilling reminder that what looks like love can be part of a wider pattern of abusive behaviour.

“Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. Unwanted attention, constant monitoring and surveillance, isolating you from your family and friends, limiting what you can do, making you too uncomfortable or scared to disagree, insulting you, humiliating you and controlling your money are all forms of coercive control and family violence. They’re all dangerous. Family violence is not only physical violence,” says Shine DVFREE Lead and Senior Trainer, Mira Taitz.

Read the article to find out the common signs when love is not love.

Donate today to make a difference: https://secure.flo2cash.co.nz/donations/shine/DonateSecure.aspx

What’s behind Kanye West dressing his wife nearly n**e? https://ow.ly/zlOC50QAsg7

West’s behaviour has been likened by many to coercive control, a form of domestic abuse which Shine DVFREE lead and senior trainer Mira Taitz describes as “a pattern of behaviours [used] to frighten, intimidate, [and] control the other person.”

“Coercive control is one of the most dangerous forms of intimate partner violence,” says Taitz.

She says there are a range of tactics used, including dictating what your partner can wear, how their house has to look, or how they have to walk.

“We can live in a social context where other people might minimise it, other people might normalise the behaviours, but also the person using the violence might be psychologically manipulating that person as well, putting them down, isolating them,” Taitz says.

Find out more about what Shine does at https://www.2shine.org.nz/

Presbyterian Support Northern which provides the Shine family violence response service, Family Works social service and Lifeline helplines, has joined Women’s Refuge in expressing concern about Police plans for a managed withdrawal from family harm callouts. This announcement comes at a time when calls to Shine’s 24/7 helpline have doubled in recent months.

PSN CEO Dr Bonnie Robinson MNZM says people experiencing family violence call the Police because there is violence or the threat of violence and they are in danger.

“Police are the only agency that has the authority to arrest and detain someone or de-escalate the situation and so potentially, they help protect children at the address as well. Family violence is a huge issue for New Zealand and it’s important that we as a society address it effectively."

Read the full statement here:

Shine media statement | Shine Shine media statement From Dr Bonnie Robinson MNZM CEO Presbyterian Support Northern which provides Shine family violence response service, Family Works social service and Lifeline helplines. Concern over police plans for a managed withdrawal from family harm callouts Presbyterian Support Northern w...

Valentine’s Day is a special day of celebration for many, but for others, it can be a chilling reminder that what looks like love can be part of a wider pattern of abusive behaviour.

“Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. Unwanted attention, constant monitoring and surveillance, isolating you from your family and friends, limiting what you can do, making you too uncomfortable or scared to disagree, insulting you, humiliating you and controlling your money are all forms of coercive control and family violence. They’re all dangerous. Family violence is not only physical violence,” says Shine DVFREE Lead and Senior Trainer, Mira Taitz.

Read the article to find out the common signs when love is not love.

Shine’s 10 signs that love is not love | Shine Valentine’s Day is a special day of celebration for many, but for others, it can be a chilling reminder that what looks like love can be part of a wider pattern of abusive behaviour. For instance, a person’s partner insisting on buying all their clothes might seem innocent or trivial, but it cou...

Economic harm is a form of family violence, and it can also be the result of other forms of violence. It includes behaviour that controls restricts or removes someone’s access to money or participation in financial decisions, damages property, sabotages employment and leaves people with debts and poor credit history created through coercive and abusive behaviour.

For more information, check out Good Shepherd New Zealand and find out more from the link below.

International Economic Harm Awareness Day 2023 - Good Shepherd NZ Good Shepherd NZ - International Economic Harm Awareness Day 2023

Thank you Symone for sharing your story. It takes a truly courageous person to do this.

For those who need help, you can contact Shine at 0508 744 633 or chat with us using our confidential web chat found on www.2shine.org.nz

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🚨Only a handful of tickets left to The Comedy Alliance Showcase🚨

Laura Daniel hosts an all-star line up of comedians from one of your favourite island-based reality series, for one night only! This outstanding line up of kiwi comics are raising money for Shine who work tirelessly to make Aotearoa's homes and communities violence free.

It's selling out fast, so grab a ticket and come along for great laughs for a great cause!

🗓 28 November 2023 - 7:30 PM
🎟Click here for tickets: https://bit.ly/47d2cKx

Our favourite comedienne Laura Daniel spent 18 days on an "island" in an attempt to raise money for charity.

She did not raise any money for charity.

That's all about to change with this 90 minute all-star comedy extravaganza which brings together all your favourite comedians from your favourite celebrity based charity reality series.

Featuring Chris Parker, James Mustapic, Guy Montgomery, Eli Matthewson, Courtney Dawson, Brynley Stent, and hosted by Laura Daniel herself, The Comedy Alliance Showcase brings together these "celebrity" comedians like you've never seen them before (wearing freshly laundered clothes, and having eaten a nutritious meal).

All proceeds from ticket sales will go directly to Shine, to support our refuges and education programmes to make homes and communities in Aotearoa violence free.

Get your tickets today from the link below.

The Comedy Alliance Showcase Laura Daniel hosts an all-star line up of comedians from your favourite celebrity based reality series. Off the island, live on stage, and raising money for a great cause! 28 November, 2023