Breaking Silence | Web Series | Season 4 | Offering a pacific view on a silent struggle

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In earlier seasons, the series shared powerful stories from those affected by domestic violence and explores how the abuse cycle can be broken. 

Over three series a multitude of topics have been covered ranging from teaching us that the NZ Police, on average, attend a family violence incident every five-and-a-half minutes, how violent tendencies can be handed from generation to generation, the impact of domestic violence on our Rainbow communities - where intimate partner violence (IPV) is more than twice as likely to occur than in other relationships, and the failings of the Family Court in the context of women and children fleeing a violent partner. 

To open the new series 4, we hear from Maureen, who shares her experiences of childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence within her marriage and her journey to rise above the adversity. 

Maureen's battle is described as one of inspiration, resilience, and hope, having recently submitted her PhD thesis while teaching in the Bachelor of Applied Counselling programme at MIT.

Links to all episodes from series 1 through to 4 can be accessed HERE

REACH OUT FOR HELP   

Pasefika Proud and many others in our community take family violence and sexual violence very seriously. All forms of violence are crime.  

You have the right to be safe. If you are a victim of violence or abuse, or there is someone that makes you fearful, threatens or harasses you, seek help as soon as possible.   

If you’re feeling angry or worried you might hurt someone, call, or message one of the helplines below. Help is available.   

You are not alone. Talk to someone you trust. The national helplines listed below have people ready to listen and help, whether you’re experiencing violence or abuse, worried you might hurt someone, or are concerned about others.   

If you’re in danger, call the Police on 111.  

If you can’t call for help, get out of the house and ask a neighbour or someone else to call 111.  

If you are concerned that you or someone else will be harmed, phone the Police on 111. When it’s not safe to talk, press 55 if you require emergency assistance.   

Call the helplines to find out how to help someone else if they are telling you they are being harmed or if you’re concerned. We have a collective responsibility to look out for and help victims, their families and whānau, and to ensure people stop using violence.  

www.pasefikaproud.co.nz/get-help

CLICK HERE for Auckland Family Violence Service Providers  

CLICK HERE for Family Violence Service Providers Outside Auckland  

CLICK HERE for Ministry of Social Development Family Services Directory  
  
To download a PDF file of the following links / resources  PLEASE CLICK HERE