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Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou ka ora ai te iwi – With your food basket and my food basket the people will thrive.
Taranaki Women’s Refuge
Contact: Diane Boon
Biographical Info
Vision: We are committed to working towards a violence-free society by supporting the rights of women and children.
Our services are confidential, non-discriminatory and for all women and their children who have been or are experiencing Domestic Violence.
TWR provides information, advice, education and advocacy through multiple support mechanisms including provision of:
- A free confidential service by qualified, professional social workers
- An 0800 * crisis line* available 24/7 throughout the region
- A face-to-face service Taranaki wide
- A confidential safe house (criteria applies)
- A community office hub
- Safety planning
- Post crisis intensive social work with a registered social worker
- Referrals, with consent, to external agencies for specialised services. For example: legal, W&I, housing, budgeting
- Whanau Protect: Practical Safety improvements including home alarm systems for high-risk victims of DV
- Networking with relevant agencies to ensure safety and good service provision
- ASPIRE Men’s Project- one-on-one free counselling for men who want to change their relationship behaviour with a male social worker
- Transitional Housing (referrals via W&I)
If you require any further information, please contact Taranaki Women’s Refuge.
