The law says that 'domestic violence' can be physical, sexual or psychological.
The Justice Department of Aotearoa New Zealand describes Domestic Violence as “An abuse of Human Rights”. They go on to describe what domestic violence is as: |
Physical Abuse: Nobody – including a husband, wife, partner or an adult who looks after children, is allowed to hit, punch, kick or in any way assault another person. 70% of all domestic violence is alcohol related
Sexual Abuse: Nobody is allowed to have any sexual contact with another person without that person’s permission.
Psychological Abuse: Can include intimidation, threats and harassment. Some examples of psychological abuse could include damaging property, allowing children to see or hear any domestic violence, controlling someone’s contact with friends as a way of having power over him or her.
Our goal is to work with students, teachers and professional organisations to provide helpful information and realistic solutions for our youth.
Sexual Abuse: Nobody is allowed to have any sexual contact with another person without that person’s permission.
Psychological Abuse: Can include intimidation, threats and harassment. Some examples of psychological abuse could include damaging property, allowing children to see or hear any domestic violence, controlling someone’s contact with friends as a way of having power over him or her.
Our goal is to work with students, teachers and professional organisations to provide helpful information and realistic solutions for our youth.