Programmes for children
All violence affects children, including when children see or hear violence.
Children need extra help and support to cope with what has happened in their lives. A free support programme is available to your children, up to age 17, either in group or individual sessions.
These programmes can help your children to –
- Learn about keeping themselves safe
- Understand how violence affects them
- Solve problems and manage their feelings and emotions
- Build confidence.
You or another of the children’s caregivers can come to the programme with your children.
Applying for your children to be referred to a programme
You can apply for your children to attend a free programme by you or your lawyer indicating you would like them to attend when you apply for a Protection Order. Alternatively you or your lawyer have up to 3 years to contact the Family Court to apply for them to be referred to a programme under section 29 of the Domestic Violence Act 1995.
Contact Family Lawyer
Antoinette Vujnovich
m: 021 210 0930
e: info@edenfamilylaw.co.nz
Available by appointment at 102 Jervois Road, Herne Bay, Auckland.