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110 _aNational Collective of Independent Women's Refuges
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651 2 4 _aNEW ZEALAND
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245 _aFresh start :
_ba practical guide for women wanting to be free from abuse
_cNational Collective of Independent Women's Refuges
250 _a4th rev. ed.
260 _aWellington
_bNational Collective of Independent Women's Refuges
_c2006
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520 _aWritten for women 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
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_aABUSED WOMEN
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650 2 7 _2FVC
_aDOMESTIC VIOLENCE
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650 2 4 _aVICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
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_aINTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE
_2FVC
700 1 _aHann, Sheryl
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_cBOOK