Shine is a domestic violence prevention organisation providing training and consultancy in New Zealand.
What is Shine?
Shine is New Zealand’s largest single anti-abuse organisation. They have been making New Zealand homes violence-free for more than twenty years. Their national Helpline and Auckland-based advocacy services ensure that victims of domestic abuse have somewhere to turn, and KIDshine provides support for children traumatised by witnessing domestic abuse. They also support perpetrators to change through our men’s stopping violence programme, No Excuses. Every year, they help change the lives of thousands of New Zealanders, providing support and encouragement directly to them and their families. Shine also does policy analysis, legislative advocacy, research and delivers training throughout the country to help professionals respond safely and effectively to domestic abuse.
What does Shine do?
Shine provides an extensive range of services including:
- 24 hour crisis and advocacy for adult and child victims of family violence
- National 0508 Family Violence Helpline: 0508 744 633
- A Child Crisis Team intervention service for children who have witnessed family violence
- A stopping violence programme for abusive men
- Coordination of SAFTINET – an interagency network
- A variety of training programmes
All of the agency’s services set a high standard for quality and effectiveness, and many are not available elsewhere in the country.
Shine’s after hours services are provided by trained volunteers, who provide support and advocacy for victims after an arrest is made for domestic violence. This is a vibrant and dedicated group of people who are thoroughly passionate, and work very hard to help provide this instrumental service. To register your interest in becoming an After Hours Callout or Crisisline Advocate, please ring Jo Butler 09 303 3938 ext 804.
How is Shine funded?
Funding comes from many sources, including the Ministry of Health, CYFS, Ministry of Justice, New Zealand Lottery Grants Board, Telecom, Auckland City Council, ASB Trust, the Lion Foundation and various other charitable trusts.
If you are in fear for your immediate safety, phone the Police on 111
How much does it cost?
The core services offered by Shine are free. Some services, such as the No Excuses Programme and professional training involve nominal fees.
Link to Shine website
The Shine website provides valuable information (including domestic violence extensive statistics)  for people who are in abusive relationships, and for those who want to help.
Telephone
0508 744 633 – National Helpline number for those outside Auckland region.
09 303 3938 – Main office line
Email enquiries@2shine.org.nz
