Breaking the silence: Recap of the Aotearoa NZ National Family Violence Conference
There was a strong call to action asking the government to pour more investment into rehabilitating people who harm at this year’s Te Pūtake 2024 National Family Violence Conference. The call is for this to sit alongside Te Aorerekura, the National Strategy to...
Connecting for change: Atu-Mai insights from Pasifika fono
‘Celebrating the Transformative Power of Connection’ was the theme for the Pacific Practioners Fono for family violence and sexual violence on 11 April. Members of Le Va’s Atu-Mai team joined other Pasifika practitioners working in the sexual violence and family...
Partnering to prevent family violence and sexual harm in Pasifika communities
Addressing the root causes of family and sexual violence in Pasifika communities is the principal goal of the Atu-Mai violence prevention programme, run by Le Va in collaboration with the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC). In early 2023, Le Va strengthened its...
Schools rugby league tournament a great way to engage community
Over two sunny days in Bruce Pulman Park at the start of September, Le Va’s Atu-Mai violence prevention team was pleased to support the National Secondary Schools Rugby League Tournament held by New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL). The tournament showcased some of the...