Breaking Silence Season 3 Episode 8: Simonne Butler Part Two
In this continuation of her story, Simonne Butler nearly lost her life in a vicious attack by an ex-partner, she shares her incredible journey of recovery and resilience.
In this continuation of her story, Simonne Butler nearly lost her life in a vicious attack by an ex-partner, she shares her incredible journey of recovery and resilience.
Paralympic medalist Fiona Southorn shares her powerful story, an inspiration for young ones living with physical challenges and for all individuals living with violence and abuse.
NZ Police Detective Jaimie-Leigh shares her story of trauma to inspire that one’s past need not define their future, and dreams can come true.
Simonne Butler shares critical insights into the relationship that changed her life forever. A relationship that converged on one fateful night where she nearly lost her life at the hands of another.
The Hague Convention can fail women and their children in the context of violence. We share the stories of Sammie and Lydia and their forming of the New Zealand Hague Collective to help women navigate this terrifying international law.
Debbs Murray has trained over 3,000 frontline workers. She is a family violence practitioner with her own powerful story of lived experience. Debbs describes why an individual doesn’t ‘just leave’ something society grapples with and she expertly demonstrates.
Breaking Silence speaks for Trinity in this new series episode. Trinity was just 16 when her life was violently taken at the Manurewa train station by an online date. Her mother Margaret shares Trinity’s story in the hopes of helping others.
This episode investigates the systemic failings of the Family Court for New Zealanders in the context of women and children fleeing a violent partner. Lives are at stake and the consequences can be tragic.