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Stigma of shame hampers help

Tuesday 21 March 2017 | Published in Local

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Stigma of shame hampers help
Punanga Tauturu Inc (PTI) coordinator Rebeka Buchanan 17032035

The stigma of shame surrounding domestic/gender violence and other social matters in the outer islands is one of the main reasons people are not seeking help from the justice system and other support organisations.

The stigma of shame surrounding domestic/gender violence and other social matters in the outer islands is one of the main reasons people are not seeking help from the justice system and other support organisations.


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