What is Happening at Shine

Shine’s GM Jane Drumm comments on a new phone app being trialled by Police to allow family violence victims to give audio-visual statements at the scene. 

Submissions are closing on the Domestic Violence Victims' Protection Bill. 

Shine’s Holly Carrington is interviewed about why it is needed and whether it will be affordable for businesses. 

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A recent study surveying nearly 450 problem gamblers found that half were victims of physical, psychological, emotional or sexual abuse in the past year, and slightly less than half (committed violence or abuse in the past year. Shine was one of the family violence organisations that provided advice to the research team.  

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Holly Carrington of Shine was interviewed on ‘The Forum’ by George Penk about the myths and facts about domestic violence.

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During all of May, you can help victims of domestic violence when you fill up at the Mt Albert Z Station (New North Rd) by voting for Shine. Shine is one of the charities being supported by Z Energy in Mt Albert, so we will receive a share of their charity donations — how much depends on your votes! Please share with your friends in Auckland Central area! 

Shine spokeswoman Holly Carrington says it was great to hear more businesses were "taking ownership" of the issue and hoped other businesses would follow. Ms Carrington says it will also be important to develop the policy to make it more effective, including training and raising awareness for staff. Shine supports employers to take these critical steps with the DVFREE programme. 

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New Zealand Rugby is defending a new advertisement featuring the All Blacks after an anti-violence charity called it “excessively violent”. Shine’s general manager, Jane Drumm, said the ad made her feel “really uncomfortable watching huge All Blacks tackling smaller Japanese people and throwing them forcefully to the ground”.

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Holly Carrington from Shine adds insights to this article that delves into the issue of financial abuse, an often hidden and unrecognised form of abuse.

Shine's General Manager Jane Drumm has 35 years’ experience working with Shine and previously as a Probation officer. She says that family violence reporting is increasing, but also argues that violence in general is on the rise.

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Guy Williams talks to Ali Mau about his role as an ambassador for Light It Orange and why others should join the campaign that takes place 4-10 March.

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