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NZ Police Child Protection Team - Canterbury

Sexual Harm Service

Today

40 Lichfield Street, Christchurch Central

7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

20 North Street, Timaru

12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.

309 High Street, Rangiora

303 Havelock Street, Ashburton

Description

Emergency response and acute assistance service for child victims of sexual and physical abuse.

Dial 111 in an emergency

Age: All children under 18 years

Region: Canterbury

Description:

NZ Police Child Protection Team provide specialist child assessment and investigation services for children that have experienced sexual or physical harm.  They will assess immediate health needs of young abuse victims, provide information and support to their families and caregivers, and ensure that victims, their families and caregivers can easily access the best possible services to help with recovery and support.

How to Access:

Dial 111 for emergency assistance.

Call your nearest Police Station and ask for the Child Protection Team.

Ages

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi

How do I access this service?

Contact us, Referral, Walk in

Hours

40 Lichfield Street, Christchurch Central

7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Mon – Sun 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Closed Public Holidays.

20 North Street, Timaru

12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.

Mon – Sun midnight – midnight

Open 24/7 including Public Holidays

Public Holidays: Closed Matariki (20 Jun). Open Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct), Canterbury Anniversary (14 Nov).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 10 Jan.

309 High Street, Rangiora

Mon – Fri 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Closed Public Holidays.

303 Havelock Street, Ashburton

Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Closed Public Holidays.

Services Provided

Sexual harm victims/survivors - Do you need help and support?

Specialist support for victims and survivors of sexual harm.

  • Immediate help

Specialist support for victims and survivors of sexual harm.

Abuse and violence support

Abuse and violence support services provide support to individuals and whānau who are impacted by abuse, violence or family harm.

Abuse and violence support services provide support to individuals and whānau who are impacted by abuse, violence or family harm.

Region

Canterbury

Contact Details

20 North Street, Timaru

Canterbury

12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.

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This page was last updated at 7:51AM on October 16, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by NZ Police Child Protection Team - Canterbury.