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Stopping Violence Services (Christchurch)
Stopping Violence Service, Sexual Harm
Today
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Description
SVS works collaboratively with other providers in the family violence sector, to achieve the vision of ending Family Violence in Aotearoa New Zealand, so that all people are safe, well and thriving.
SVS provides psychoeducational non violence programmes to people who have used violence or abuse, teaching healthy coping strategies and tools to assist in developing respectful relationships, while still holding people accountable for their past behaviour.
Staff
Programmes are delivered by highly-qualified, professional clinicians, who are passionate about helping people develop healthy and respectful relationships.
Ages
Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke
How do I access this service?
Contact us
Call us on (0800) 478 778 to talk to one of our caring and non-judgemental kaimahi.
Make an appointment
Referral
We accept referrals both from individuals (self referrals) and agencies including: health professionals, schools, employers, the Ministry of Justice, Department of Corrections, Oranga Tamariki and tertiary institutions.
Referrals involve an initial assessment to decide on the most appropriate support options for each person.
Website / App
https://www.svschch.org.nz/Contact-Us/
For Enabling Youth : http://www.enablingyouth.co.nz/
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free, Fees apply
Fees and Charges Description
Most programmes are free of charge, however some programmes may incur a fee
Hours
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct), Canterbury Anniversary (13 Nov).
Languages Spoken
English, Samoan
Services Provided
We provide both individual and group programmes of between 10 - 19 session in length depending on the risk level. SVS non-violence programme uses psychoeducation and cognitive behavioural therapy to help perpetrators understand the drivers of their behaviour, challenge harmful beliefs, and develop practical skills for safe, accountable, and non-violent relationships.
We provide both individual and group programmes of between 10 - 19 session in length depending on the risk level. SVS non-violence programme uses psychoeducation and cognitive behavioural therapy to help perpetrators understand the drivers of their behaviour, challenge harmful beliefs, and develop practical skills for safe, accountable, and non-violent relationships.
- Men's Family Violence Behaviour Change
We provide both individual and group programmes of between 10 - 19 session in length depending on the risk level. SVS non-violence programme uses psychoeducation and cognitive behavioural therapy to help perpetrators understand the drivers of their behaviour, challenge harmful beliefs, and develop practical skills for safe, accountable, and non-violent relationships.
SVS has been operating in Christchurch for over 40 years and holds contracts with the Department of Corrections, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Social Development and Oranga Tamariki. Programmes are currently provided across the Canterbury region, in Christchurch, Ashburton, Rangiora and Timaru.
SVS has been operating in Christchurch for over 40 years and holds contracts with the Department of Corrections, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Social Development and Oranga Tamariki. Programmes are currently provided across the Canterbury region, in Christchurch, Ashburton, Rangiora and Timaru.
- Counselling
- Education programmes
- Family violence intervention
- Information and support
- Referral to specialist services
SVS has been operating in Christchurch for over 40 years and holds contracts with the Department of Corrections, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Social Development and Oranga Tamariki.
Programmes are currently provided across the Canterbury region, in Christchurch, Ashburton, Rangiora and Timaru.
Provision of information and interventions with a focus on supporting members of the rainbow community (LGBTQIA+) and their family/whānau.
Provision of information and interventions with a focus on supporting members of the rainbow community (LGBTQIA+) and their family/whānau.
Provision of information and interventions with a focus on supporting members of the rainbow community (LGBTQIA+) and their family/whānau.
Emergency accommodation for men who have received a Police Safety Order, or who are at risk of using abuse within their whānau.
Emergency accommodation for men who have received a Police Safety Order, or who are at risk of using abuse within their whānau.
Emergency accommodation for men who have received a Police Safety Order, or who are at risk of using abuse within their whānau.
ACC Sensitive Claims counselling for victims and survivors of sexual harm.
ACC Sensitive Claims counselling for victims and survivors of sexual harm.
ACC Sensitive Claims counselling for victims and survivors of sexual harm.
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Speak with women / wahine, Speak with men / tane, LGBTQIA+ friendly, Online / virtual / app
Region
Canterbury, South Canterbury
Website
Contact Details
Community House, 27 Strathallan Street, Timaru
South Canterbury
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
(03) 365 6266
Email
Website
27 Strathallan Street
Timaru
Canterbury 7910
Street Address
27 Strathallan Street
Timaru
Canterbury 7910
Postal Address
27 Strathallan Street
Timaru 7910
67-69 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch
Canterbury
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
(03) 365 6266
Email
Website
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This page was last updated at 2:41PM on May 4, 2026. This information is reviewed and edited by Stopping Violence Services (Christchurch).