Victims of crime support in New Zealand 🇳🇿

“If you're just starting this, the first thing I'd say is tell someone. I kept quiet for weeks and it made everything worse in my head. The trial is scary but you don't have to sit there alone. Get the police report early, ask about victim services even if it feels like a hassle. Some days you'll feel fine and then a door slams and you're back. That's not you failing. I still have bad nights but they're less. Start with small things, like a housing application or one yoga video. It's okay if that's all you can do that day.”

“If you're at the start of this, I won't pretend it's easy. The first few months were the worst of my life. But I'm writing this from the other side, and some days now I forget to be sad, the helpline helped me plan how to leave and I didn't know they did that. Go slowly.”

“Hi, you. I was in the same place nearly four years ago. Back then it was mugged walking home. These days I mostly feel like me. Hang on.”

“Hi, you. I was where you are nearly four years ago. Afraid in my own house now, every single day. My kids say I'm back. Things come back, slower than you'd like but they do. Hang on.”