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Welcome to Connect & Protect, where we connect you with services for sexual assault.
Connect & Protect is run by Students Against Sexual Harassment (SASH) from Christchurch Girl's High School. Use this page to find the support and information you need, or come and chat with us. |
Go somewhere safe
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This is to make sure you are protected right now from the possibility of further harm.
If you don’t know of anywhere ring Safe to Talk |
Get medical help for any injuries
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If you have been hurt, see a doctor, go to a hospital emergency department for help, or call an ambulance. People heal better and sooner if they have medical assistance. Have the doctor prepare a report that can be shared with police. Even if you’re not sure about reporting to police, it’s important to collect the right medical information at the time in case you decide to use it later.
To search for a GP near you if you don't have one use Healthpoint. |
Get immediate 24/7 support
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For Sexual Assault Support Services, contact Aviva.
Aviva. Aviva's Sexual Violence Team provides 24/7 rape/sexual assault support, and beyond the point of crisis. phone: 0800 28482 669 email: enquiries@aviva.org.nz website: https://www.avivafamilies.org.nz/I-need-help/ |
It’s your choice to report
You can also report past assaults. It's a good idea to take a support person.
You can also report past assaults. It's a good idea to take a support person.
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Report to the Police. Phone 105. Or visit the Christchurch Central Police Station.
40 Lichfield Street, Christchurch Central. 7:00am - 9:00pm Mon – Fri, or 8:30am - 6:00pm Sat – Sun. Report a past assault online. The easiest way to make a report on 105. Website: https://webforms.police.govt.nz/en/form/hurt-damaged-stolen Here’s what to expect if you report to the Police. Website: https://sexualviolence.victimsinfo.govt.nz/en/home/telling-the-police/ |
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Ecpat child alert.
Hotline for reporting child pornography. Phone: 09 376 5252 Website: https://ecpat.org.nz/ |
For ongoing support these services are here for you
 
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Connect & Protect Peer Supporters
If you wish to chat with a Connect & Protect peer supporter, book a time. We are senior students who are trained and supervised by Youthline. We are supported by the Girls' High counselling team. Our role is to provide you with some basic information and connect you with someone who can help. Full disclosures of assaults are best done with a qualified counsellor. We'll connect you with the good ones. |
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Safe to Talk.
This 24/7 free and confidential helpline is specifically for people who have experienced sexual harm, or want to help someone else. They connect you with a non-judgemental trained specialist at any time via toll-free phone, text or email. phone: 0800 044 334 website: http://www.safetotalk.nz/ |
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Text Safe to Talk on 4334.
If you want to use their Language Line for a translation service into your own language, just tell them when you contact, saying the name of your language. text: 4334 email: support@safetotalk.nz Live webchat: http://www.safetotalk.nz/get-help-for-yourself/ |
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Male Survivors Aotearoa.
For male survivors and based in Christchurch. phone: 027 353 3854 email: mssat@survivor.org.nz website: https://malesurvivor.nz/ |
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START provide early intervention, counselling and support for children, youth and adults and their families who have experienced sexual violence or other trauma.
18 Queenswood Gardens, Mairehau. phone: 03 355 4414. email: admin@starthealing.org website: https://starthealing.org/ |
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Netsafe
Keeping you safe online by offering free support, advice and education seven days a week. They have specialised help in Te Reo Māori, in plain language for people with intellectual disabilities, LGBTQIA+, for parents, educators and young people. They have advice and support related to sexting, nudes, racism and harrassment. freephone: 0508 638 723 text: 4282 email: help@netsafe.org.nz report an incident at https://netsafe.org.nz/reportanincident/ |
For any online abuse, sextortion, safety issues
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What to do if being threatened or harrassed
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