TY - BOOK ED - National Collective of Independent Women's Refuges TI - Fresh start: a practical guide for women wanting to be free from abuse SN - 978-0-14-377309-2 U1 - 362.838 FRE PY - 2018/// CY - Wellington, New Zealand : PB - National Collective of Independent Women's Refuges KW - National Collective of Independent Women's Refuges KW - FVC KW - ABUSED WOMEN KW - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE KW - INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE KW - PROTECTION ORDERS KW - SEPARATION KW - SUPPORT SERVICES KW - VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE KW - WOMEN'S REFUGES KW - NEW ZEALAND N1 - nz N2 - This book is for any woman in New Zealand experiencing violence or abuse from their partner or someone close to them. The book draws on the understandings and experiences of Women's Refuge advocates, and the stories shared by women who have used Refuge services. Support people, community workers, and practitioners working in the area of family violence will also find this an informative resource. The book has two parts. The first deals with surviving abuse, including: - How to identify abuse and why people are violent - Working out whether to stay or leave - Planning for safety - Rebuilding your life after the abuse - Supporting children The second section details legal and practical information such as: - What to do in a crisis - Women's Refuge and other support services - Getting a Protection Order - Dealing with lawyers, police and courts - Working out care for the children, separation and relationship property - Getting a benefit, house or job. (From the back cover). Record #8067 UR - mailto:info@refuge.org.nz ER -