Fresh start : a practical guide for women wanting to be free from abuse National Collective of Independent Women's Refuges
By: National Collective of Independent Women's Refuges Inc
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BookPublisher: Wellington, New Zealand : National Collective of Independent Women's Refuges 2018Edition: 6th ed.Description: 192 pages ; 23cm.ISBN: 978-0-14-377309-2.Subject(s): ABUSED WOMEN | DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE | PROTECTION ORDERS | SEPARATION | SUPPORT SERVICES | WOMEN'S REFUGE | VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | NEW ZEALANDDDC classification: 362.838 FRE Online resources: Contact Women's Refuge to order a copy to keep Summary: This book is for any woman in New Zealand experiencing violence or abuse from their partner or someone close to them. The book draws on the understandings and experiences of Women's Refuge advocates, and the stories shared by women who have used Refuge services. Support people, community workers, and practitioners working in the area of family violence will also find this an informative resource. The book has two parts. The first deals with surviving abuse, including: - How to identify abuse and why people are violent - Working out whether to stay or leave - Planning for safety - Rebuilding your life after the abuse - Supporting children The second section details legal and practical information such as: - What to do in a crisis - Women's Refuge and other support services - Getting a Protection Order - Dealing with lawyers, police and courts - Working out care for the children, separation and relationship property - Getting a benefit, house or job. (From the back cover). Record #8067
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This book is for any woman in New Zealand experiencing violence or abuse from their partner or someone close to them. The book draws on the understandings and experiences of Women's Refuge advocates, and the stories shared by women who have used Refuge services. Support people, community workers, and practitioners working in the area of family violence will also find this an informative resource. The book has two parts. The first deals with surviving abuse, including: - How to identify abuse and why people are violent - Working out whether to stay or leave - Planning for safety - Rebuilding your life after the abuse - Supporting children The second section details legal and practical information such as: - What to do in a crisis - Women's Refuge and other support services - Getting a Protection Order - Dealing with lawyers, police and courts - Working out care for the children, separation and relationship property - Getting a benefit, house or job. (From the back cover). Record #8067
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