PARTNERS

RISE is contracted by the Ministry of Justice and the Department of Corrections to deliver services in Marlborough. We do this through a partnership with Maataa Waka, a Kaupapa Māori social service provider. They have been operating for more than 20 years and have strong connections throughout Blenheim. They were formed as a trust in 1990 to help Māori living in Marlborough. The aims and objectives of the society were related to enhancing the social and cultural wellbeing of whānau. Today they are a provider of a range of services, including the contract with RISE.

RISE offers services on the West Coast through Family Works in Greymouth. These are for mandated referrals through the Ministry of Justice and the Department of Corrections.

RISE is a long-time member of Te Kupenga Whakaoti Mahi Patunga (National Network of Family Violence Services) which supports the development of member agencies and provides national platform for sharing best practice and informing the development of a responsive, accessible and effective family violence system. RISE General Manager Dee Cresswell sits on the Governance Committee and co-chairs the Tauiwi Caucus.

As part of a collaborative response to dealing with family harm within the Nelson, Tasman region a number of agencies meet daily to provide an integrated response to family harm in our community. A daily Safety Assessment Meeting occurs called SAM is attended by representatives of Police, Whakatu Marae, Department of Corrections, Womens refuge, DHB, Oranga Tamariki and RISE in response to active harm that police are attending as a first responder within our local area. Participants of this meeting combine their skills and knowledge to effectively assess risks and ensure the right interventions and supports are available to the individuals and families that need it to create a safer community together.

As part of a collaborative response to dealing with family harm within the Nelson, Tasman region a number of agencies meet daily to provide an integrated response to family harm in our community. A daily Safety Assessment Meeting occurs called SAM is attended by representatives of Police, Whakatu Marae, Department of Corrections, Womens refuge, DHB, Oranga Tamariki and RISE in response to active harm that police are attending as a first responder within our local area. Participants of this meeting combine their skills and knowledge to effectively assess risks and ensure the right interventions and supports are available to the individuals and families that need it to create a safer community together.

As part of a collaborative response to dealing with family harm within the Nelson, Tasman region a number of agencies meet daily to provide an integrated response to family harm in our community. A daily Safety Assessment Meeting occurs called SAM is attended by representatives of Police, Whakatu Marae, Department of Corrections, Womens refuge, DHB, Oranga Tamariki and RISE in response to active harm that police are attending as a first responder within our local area. Participants of this meeting combine their skills and knowledge to effectively assess risks and ensure the right interventions and supports are available to the individuals and families that need it to create a safer community together.

Members of our Board and Staff have relationships with local government leaders throughout the region. We are connected with local MPs and keep them in the loop on issues arising around legislation, community needs, and the family violence sector.

Whether through day-to-day contact with ministries to fulfil our contracts, working politically with our national network (NNFVS), or attending annual meetings and conferences, RISE staff are involved in the national conversation around family violence and the needs of the industry.