Māori sexual violence service providers are relieved to hear that kaupapa Māori models of justice will be explored in more depth to minimise the psychological impacts of sexual violence.
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New law changes to reduce trauma for victims in sexual violence cases
The government has announced it will introduce law changes later this year to ensure that the justice system doesn't further harm victims and survivors when prosecuting sexual violence cases.
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NewsOpinion: What our tamariki really need when it comes to sexual violence support
The government recently announced a $320mil investment in family and sexual violence support services. But as a survivor, Te Ao reporter Jessica Tyson says Māori whānau need to step up to address the issue.
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Relief for survivors of sexual violence
The government is committing $320mil to tackle family and sexual violence, it's a move in the rights direction but much remains to be done to help Māori survivors of domestic abuse.
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Awanui Black's brother speaks out against pedophilia allegations
A family member of Awanui Black has spoken out against allegations claiming he was involved in child sex abuse and a pedophilia ring. The claims were made by Awanui’s former wife Ani Black, almost two years after his death, which have not yet been proven, nor has any witnesses supported her claims.
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Māori women leaders support for whānau affected by Awanui Black accusations
Māori women leaders have come out in support of communities and families affected by accusations against the late Awanuiarangi Black. Māori women leaders gathered in Auckland today for the FOMA Māori Women's Leadership Summit.
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"Safe to talk will support anyone affected by sexual harm"-Minister
A new helpline is now available for victims of sexual harm. "Safe to talk - He pai ki te kōrero" provides nationwide 24/7 access to free confidential information and support to people affected by sexual harm in any way.
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Labour Māori MPs tight-lipped over sexual assault allegations
Labour's Māori MPs remain tight-lipped over sexual assault allegations over events which allegedly took place at a Labour youth camp in Waihi last month.
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Māori teens receive more unsolicited naked images than other teen ethnicities
Māori teens are more likely to be asked for nude images of themselves than Pākehā, Pasifika, Asian and others according to a Netsafe report.
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NZ needs to address porn problem- health worker
Russell Waetford works with domestic violence perpetrators and says pornography has an influence on their behaviour. This follows the release of online site Pornhub's review for 2016 which says New Zealand is one its top countries in the world using the website.
