More than half a million New Zealanders are directly affected by family violence every year. For many, violence is handed down from generation to generation. Wiremu, with the love and support of his parents, broke this cycle of abuse.
Up Next in Season 2
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Breaking Silence Season 2 EP4 Sandra ...
Those who are part of Rainbow communities are more than twice as likely to experience intimate partner violence (IPV) than their straight counterparts. Sandra shares her own story, and explores the unique challenges faced by Rainbow communities.
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Breaking Silence Season 2 EP5 Debbs M...
On average, nine women are killed by their partner or ex-partner in New Zealand every year. Almost a victim herself, Debbs shares her story to help illustrate "coercive control', a pattern of behaviour designed to exploit, dominate, and imprison women within a relationship.
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Breaking Silence Season 2 EP6 Laulima...
Research shows victims of childhood abuse are twice as likely as others to enter an abusive relationship when they're adults. Lima, who once rejected her Samoan roots in an effort to move on from the horrific abuse suffered as a child, her faith gave her the strength to forgive, and to share her ...
