What is sexual abuse?

Sexual abuse is any sort of non-consensual sexual contact, including between partners. 

Sexual abuse can include:

  • derogatory name calling
  • refusal to use contraception
  • knowingly putting a person at risk of acquiring an sexually transmitted infection (STI)
  • performing a sexual act with a child.

What is sexual assault?

Sexual assault describes a range of sex crimes including any unwanted or forced sex act or behaviour.

Sexual assault may include:

  • rape (sexual intercourse without consent)
  • indecent assault (unwanted sexual touching)
  • acts of indecency (exposure).

A sexual assault offender is often known to the victim, and can occur within relationships or marriage.

How to get help

If you are in immediate danger call 111. You can call on your mobile phone, even if the phone is out of credit.

Nelson Police
7am to 7pm daily
(03) 546 3840

Other police stations in Nelson

Blenheim Police
7am to 10pm daily
(03) 578 5279

Other police stations in Marlborough
Crisis support services

Nelson

Nelson Sexual Abuse Support and Healing (SASH)

24-hour crisis support for women and families following a sexual assault.

44 Trafalgar Street, Nelson, 7010
Phone: (03) 548 2407
Email: [email protected]
Website: sash.co.nz

INP Medical Clinic

Sexual abuse service for adolescents and adults in Nelson and Marlborough.

18 Nile Street, Nelson 7010
Phone: (03) 546 8155  to book an appointment
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.inp.co.nz

Male Room

For victims of sexual abuse. Fortnightly peer group meetings and peer one on one as required or counselling. Skype and  telephone sessions to support men in the choices they want to make are available.

The Male Room is aligned with Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse Trust Aotearoa NZ – National organisation (MSSAT Nelson Marlborough).

28 St Vincent Street, Nelson 7010
Phone: (03) 548 0403
Email: [email protected]
website: maleroom.co.nz

Blenheim

Women's Refuge and Sexual Assault Resource Centre

Refuge for women and support services for those affected by sexual violence

PO Box 699, Blenheim, 7201
Phone: (03) 577 9939 (24-hour crisis line)
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Womens-Refuge-and-Sexual-Violence-Support-Marlborough

Family Planning Blenheim

Provides confidential and non-judgemental sexual and reproductive health care.  

Renown Building
68 Seymour Street, Blenheim, 7201
Phone: (03) 578 3047
Website: www.familyplanning.org.nz

STOP
Provides community-based assessment and intervention services for children, adolescents and adults who have engaged in harmful or concerning sexual behaviour.

PO Box 3530257
North Avon, Christchurch 8148
Phone: (03) 353 0257
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.stop.org.nz
 
https://www.inp.co.nz/sexual-abuse  For more information on what to do if you experience sexual assault or abuse