Where to go for more support
Overview
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Community Law |
Your local Community Law Centre can provide free initial legal advice and information. |
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Victims Information |
Phone: 0800 650 654 This is the website of the government’s “Victims Centre”. The site provides links to a range of services available to help victims deal with the practical and emotional effects of the crime, at each stage of the criminal and youth justice process. |
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Human Rights Commission |
Phone: 0800 496 877 The Human Rights Commission website has information about your rights if you’re sexually or racially harassed: |
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Harassment and bullying in the workplace |
www.worksafe.govt.nz/topic-and-industry/bullying-prevention-toolbox The Worksafe New Zealand website has information and guidance about workplace bullying: |
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YouthLaw Aotearoa |
Phone: 0800 UTHLAW (0800 884 529) YouthLaw provides free legal advice for young people throughout New Zealand. Their website provides great information for young people about the law around harassment and bullying. |
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Ministry of Justice |
Applying for a Harmful Digital Communications Order This has information about applying to a District Court judge for a “take down” order or other type of action when you’ve suffered serious emotional distress because of cyberbullying: |
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NetSafe |
Help with online bullying, abuse and harassment Go to this website for free and confidential help if you’ve been bullied, abused or harassed online. NetSafe has been appointed by the government to be a free information service and complaints agency under the Harmful Digital Communications Act. |
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NZ Police |
www.police.govt.nz/about-site/other-sites/no-bully-website This police webpage lists a number of phone counselling services and websites that can help. |
