SafeSociety
About Us
Lexie Moore, Georgia Mackey, Kara MacGillivray
We are three Year 13 students attending Macleans College, Lexie Moore, Kara Macgillivray and Georgia Mackey, who are very passionate about women rights. This year we are talking Social Studies which has given us the opportunity to be able to make a real change in New Zealand through our chosen topic of Sexual Assault. The term sexual assault refers to an act in which a person intentionally sexually touches someone else or forces them to partake in sexual activity without their explicit consent. From the research we have done into this topic, we have discovered it is a huge issue in New Zealand. In New Zealand, sexual assault is one of the key social problems undermining the health and well-being of our population. It has a wide prevalence and can have a high impact. We strive as a group to educate the general public about this underlying issue within our community.
Our Actions
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Education
Through our research into sexual assault we have discovered that only 15% of New Zealand Schools are using funding to educate students on sexual assault. We propose for the New Zealand Government to propose compulsory education systems for both boys and girls in New Zealand to help build a safer society.
Help Contact Resources
Available Resources:
(0800 044 334) or free text 4334
Safe To Talk
http://www.safetotalk.nz/about-us/
Safe to Talk is a New Zealand helpline designed to provide a confidential and anonymous session with a trained specialist. This helpline is designed as a safe space for victims or those who may be in danger to reach out about their issues. Their resources are available 24/7 and they provide multiple informative sources.
(0508 744 633) or free live chat on website
Shine Domestic Abuse Services
https://www.2shine.org.nz/about-us/the-shine-story/
Shine focuses on issues surrounding domestic abuse. Its name stands for: Safer Homes In New Zealand Everyday. Since 1990 Shine has been a leading resource in terms of combating domestic violence within New Zealand. Shine aims to allow people to feel as though there is a light shining on this issue in New Zealand and there is a brightness ahead. Shine also works with government agencies to provide a range of practical, efficient and innovative services to combat domestic violence in New Zealand.
Hey Bro Helpline
https://www.hewakatapu.org.nz/services/0800-hey-bro
HEYBRO is a resource designed specifically for men to reach out for help to. The resource is designed for those who feel at risk or as though they may harm a loved one. The resource is available 24/7 and is designed to prevent harm to others or those at risk themselves.
'When it all gets too much and you feel like you may harm someone, yourself, or know of someone who may be harmed, pick up the phone and call'