About Us
Who we are
Stopping Violence Services Wairarapa Incorporated has been in operation in the Wairarapa region of New Zealand since 1986 and was originally established as Men Against Violence.
SVSW is affiliated to the National Network of Stopping Violence Services, Te Kupenga Whakaoti Mahi Patunga. Te Kupenga Whakaoti Mahi Patunga.
How is our agency funded?
Our agency is “not for profit” community agencies and receive funding from a wide range of government agencies, charitable trusts, and donations.
Stopping violence services are critical for people seeking help and for many people are the only specialist service available.
If you would like to join us in making New Zealand violence free, you can contribute a donation or contact us to volunteer your time.
National Network of Stopping Violence Services, Te Kupenga Whakaoti Mahi Patunga
The National Network of Stopping Violence Services is a network of community organisations working to end men’s violence to women and children across Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Member organisations that join the network agree to work by the practice standards of the network and offer a safe and professional service.
Te Kupenga Whakaoti Mahi Patunga – The National Network of Stopping Violence Services is a bicultural organisation based on the Treaty of Waitangi. Our member agencies elect representatives to our Maori and Tauiwi executives (two men and two women in each) who form the Partnership Roopu (governance group) responsible for the running of the organisation.
In working to achieve our mission of ending all forms of violence, abuse and oppression we are guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and recognise Maori as Tangata Whenua.
The Kawa (Principles) that guide our organisation are:
- Tikanga - Safety
- Tino Rangatiratanga - Accountability
- Aroha - Responsibility
- Tumanako - Respect
- Pono - Gender partnership and equality
- Koi Mahi - Excellence in practice
- Rangimarie
The aims of the organisation are:
- Promotion of social, political and organisational change to enable women, children and families to reach their full potential unaffected by violence and oppression.
- Promotion of social, political and organisational change to enable Tangata Whenua to reach their full potential unaffected by violence and oppression.
- To work alongside support agencies and to act as advocates for survivors of men's violence.
- To speak out against all forms of violence particularly men’s violence to women and children.
- To promote non-violence and equality in relationships.
- Enable member agencies to work together to provide safe and effective services.
- Enable excellent work at all levels of the network.
- Promotion of research and policy to end violence and abuse.
- To challenge men to live non-violently and take responsibility for their use of violence.
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