Are you or is Someone you know in Crisis - at risk from Abuse and Violence? WOMEN'S REFUGE SERVICES/ CRISIS SERVICE
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Cultural Alternatives for Escaping Violence please see below for:
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LESBIAN RELATIONSHIPS
WOMENS REFUGE - "WE WORK FOR WOMEN IN SAME SEX RELATIONSHIPS Violence occurs in relationships between two women at a similar rate to relationships between women and men. For lesbians/wahine takatapuhi, there are patterns of power and control in an abusive relationship just as there are in heterosexual relationships, but they can feel worse because of the hatred and fear of homosexuality that is expressed by others in society, and even internalised by lesbians themselves. Services for you Many Women’s Refuges have wahine takatapuhi/lesbian/queer women who are trained advocates. You can ask to speak to these women when you ring our Crisisline on 0800 REFUGE or 0800 733 843. If they’re not immediately available, they will return your call as soon as possible. |
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