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The Louise Nicholas Trust
Sexual Harm Service
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Description
The Louise Nicholas Trust and her National Sexual Violence Survivor Advocate team provide support and advocacy for survivors of sexual violence and help navigate the court process.
They help:
- survivors navigate New Zealand's complicated court system, when survivors feel vulnerable and hurt
- influence and change the system through legislation and government policy, and by changing community attitudes.
Louise and her team are trusted, neutral, fearless people who work independently alongside Police and the courts throughout Aotearoa New Zealand. They are funded by the Ministry of Social Development.
Staff
- Advocate: Louise Nicholas
- Advocate: Debbie Bond
- Volunteer Advocate: Emma Lou Jones
- Administrator & Part time Advocate: Jess Nicholas
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Contact us
Email us:
Anyone can access
Website / App
Website: louisenicholastrust.org.nz
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
There is no charge for our advocacy services.
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
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Our Survivor Advocate service is available 24/7 (including Public Holidays) and contact can be made through our website: louisenicholastrust.org.nz or email: admin@louisenicholastrust.org.nz
Public Holidays: Closed Auckland Anniversary (27 Jan), 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), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec. Closed 28 Dec — 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan. Closed 4 Jan — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.
Languages Spoken
English
Services Provided
Additional Details
Phone, LGBTQIA+ friendly, Speak with women / wahine, Child / Tamariki friendly, Online / virtual / app, Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Speak with men / tane
Region
Bay of Plenty, Canterbury, Central Auckland, Central Lakes, Dunedin - South Otago, East Auckland, Hawke's Bay, Hutt, Lakes, MidCentral, Nelson Marlborough, North Auckland, Northland, South Auckland, South Canterbury, Southland, Tairāwhiti, Taranaki, Waikato, Wairarapa, Waitaki, Wellington, West Auckland, West Coast, Whanganui
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This page was last updated at 12:50PM on September 16, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by The Louise Nicholas Trust.