Background

The Wellington Sexual Abuse Network (WSAN) is a collaboration of sexual abuse survivor agencies and an offender agency in the Wellington region.  The group comprises Wellington Rape Crisis, Wellington Sexual Abuse HELP Foundation and WellStop.

The Network was founded on a joint commitment to the prevention of sexual violence from a community development perspective, focusing specifically on education and preventative strategies for youth that promote healthy sexuality. Our primary objective is to coordinate and support effective primary prevention initiatives alongside complimentary community groups, agencies, and networks on a local and national level.

The Network is a non-legal entity with Wellington Rape Crisis overseeing WSAN’s funding and financial management as lead agency.

Context - primary prevention of sexual violence across the Wellington region

Vision - to achieve social change through the delivery of expert advice and education addressing attitudes and values that support the prevalence of sexual violence

Values/Principles

1. Working from a gendered analysis of sexual violence prevention
2. Support working collaboratively across a wide range of community services towards the prevention of sexual violence
3. Working from a community development framework
4. We have a commitment to uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi
5. We are opposed to all forms of oppression and have a commitment to working respectfully, inclusively and safely with all communities

Strategic Outcomes

1. Delivery of successful primary prevention education

2. Achievement of community attitudes and skills to prevent sexual violence

3. Expertise in the field of sexual vilence prevention

4. Successful collaborative relationships with community partners

Thanks to our funders

The important work of WSAN is made possible by core funding from:

• Wellington City Council
• Community Trust of Wellington
• Lotteries Grants Board

And project funding from:

• Todd Foundation
• Ministry of Justice
• ACC
• Mana Community Trust
• Trusts Community Foundation
• Porirua City Council

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