NZ Violence Prevention Association
Violence FAQ
NZ Violence Prevention Association is an organisation committed to all people living free from fear of hurt or control by others. That means in your home, workplace, streets, clubs and schools.
Who suffers from violence?
Anyone can suffer abuse, control they didn't agree to, disrespect or manipulation:
- older people
- women
- adolescents
- men
- children
- animals
- families
Who perpertrates violence?
Abusive acts can be done by:
- adults to children
- women or men to each other
- adolescents to others
- organisations to anyone
- trusted people you know, or strangers or enemies to you
- authorities to the public
- corporations to the public
- ahildren to peers, animals, or even elders
- races and ethnic groups to each other
- groups of people like gangs and majorities to others
- staff to clients
- employers to employees
No-one can afford to think themselves above hurting others. We all need to manage and notice our behaviour.
All people are capable of hurting or taking advantage of others. Abuse and violence is really about people taking and using the power that they have to gain control of others.
NZVPA believes that we all can always choose options that don't hurt others and that it is our responsibility to choose well and to call attention to others when they hurt or use others.
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