In the first part of this series, host Alistar Kata chats with Uipo Uipo-Tagaloasa, Utumo’u Kaisalina Mealamu and Inu Akarei Maresala-Thomson about their experiences with sexual abuse as children, and why they decided to speak up about it.
DISCLAIMER: This talanoa deals with sensitive content about sexual abuse
Where to get help:
If you suspect a child is being abused, call your local police or contact Oranga Tamariki–Ministry for Children on 0508 Family or 0508 326 459
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Help Auckland – Auckland Sexual Abuse Help Foundation – 0800 623 1700 (24 hour confidential phone line)
Le Va – Need to talk? Freetext or call 1737 to connect with a trained mental health professional.
Mapu Maia – Freephone 0800 21 21 22
Safe To Talk – Freephone 0800 044 334 (Sexual Harm Helpline)
