Working together to eliminate sexual violence in Aotearoa
What We Do
Working together to eliminate sexual violence in Aotearoa
We are here to support you and your needs.
Sexual Violence Survivor Advocacy
We will advocate and support you through the court process. Before, During and After.
We provide sexual violence training to support practitioners to respond to victims.
To ensure that survivors of sexual violence and their whānau are supported and empowered through compassionate advocacy, education and systemic change, while working towards significantly reducing the incidence and impact of sexual violence in society.
Aotearoa New Zealand supports all survivors of sexual violence to be empowered and heard, while creating safe, dignity-filled, respectful homes and communities, and striving for the elimination of sexual violence.
Through the voice of lived experience, we support survivors of sexual violence through advocacy and education, and work to prevent sexual violence through community, systemic and structural influence.
Our Values
How we demonstrate our Values
Compassion
Louise Nicholas Trust offers a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel heard, supported, and your individual experience is understood, providing access to resources tailored to your needs.
Respect
Louise Nicholas Trust honours the māna, dignity and autonomy of each survivor, ensuring that your voice is central to all decision-making processes and that your experiences are acknowledged with sensitivity and care.
Integrity
Louise Nicholas Trust maintains transparency in all our operations, ensuring that all actions and communications are honest, ethical and align with our mission to support you and advocate for systemic change
Collaboration
Louise Nicholas Trust actively engages with other organisations, service providers and community members to create a comprehensive support network, fostering partnerships that enhance the services and advocacy available to you.
Empowerment
Louise Nicholas Trust provides you with the tools, resources and confidence to reclaim control over your life, advocating for your rights and supporting your journey to recovery and independence.
Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Louise Nicholas Trust is dedicated to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi by ensuring that its work is inclusive, and actively engages with and supports Māori as Tāngata Whenua.