Challenging Violence - Changing Attitudes - Changing Lives.
E wero ana I ngā tūkinotanga, E huri ana i ngā whakaaro, E huri ana i tōu huarahi

 

Our Vision

An Aotearoa/New Zealand free from family violence

Our Mission

To challenge violent behaviour and create safe homes and communities by

• Challenging people who have used violence to be accountable for their actions and change their behaviour
• Supporting and empowering survivors of abuse and promoting their safety
• Raising community awareness that family violence is unacceptable
• Developing the skills to maintain healthy, respectful relationships

Our History

SVS has been providing non-violence programmes and interventions since 1983. We have contracted with the Department of Corrections, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Social Development and Oranga Tamariki for many years to provide services throughout the wider Canterbury region, including Christchurch, Ashburton, Rangiora and South Canterbury.

SVS kaimahi (clinicians) are highly skilled, knowledgeable and professional, designing interventions to meet the individual needs and learning styles of each person they work with, so that  everyone can get the most out of their time with us. 

 We believe that Family Violence is a barrier to equal and respectful relationships, therefore the aim of our behavioural change interventions are to address the underlying issues behind violent and controlling behaviours and assist people to change the way they relate to others. 

Funding & Referrals

How are Stopping Violence Programmes funded?

SVS receives funding from Government departments such as the Ministry of Justice, the Department of Corrections, the Ministry of Social Development and Oranga Tamariki.

Additional services are funded through applications to philathropic organisations such as The Rātā Foundation, Lotteries and many others. 
However due to limited funding, some services do incur a fee per session.

Who can make a referral?

We welcome referrals from a wide range of organisations in the community, including schools, health professionals and employers as well as from individuals seeking assistance.

If you are looking for support with family violence related concerns, give our friendly administration team a call to discuss which service is best for you.