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If you have been affected by crime, you have the right to access information and resources. This page brings together resources in a range of alternate formats to help you understand your rights, access support, and find information about the justice process.  

Alternate format resources

Alternate format means that information is provided in a different way to make it easier for people to access and use. We have easy read, audio, electronic braille and large print resources available. 

If the information you’re looking for is not on this page, there are other places that can help.

You can explore other alternative formats offered by: 

Easy Read Library | People First NZ(external link)

Family Court Resources | Ministry of Justice(external link)

Easy Read

Easy Read resources use simple words, short sentences and pictures to explain information clearly. They can help you understand your rights, find support, and learn about topics that may be relevant to your experience after a crime. 

  1. If you have experienced a crime, you may choose to talk to police or make a report. The resources in this section explain what to expect when reporting a crime, making a statement, and working with police during an investigation. 

    Keeping Safe Feeling Safe: Easy Read Reporting Form | People First NZ(external link)

    A summary of the research project called: Understanding Policing Delivery − Tākata Whaikaha, Deaf / deaf and disabled people | People First NZ(external link)

  2. Experiencing abuse, family violence, or sexual violence can have a significant impact on your safety and wellbeing. The resources in this section provide information about recognising abuse, safety, understanding your rights, and New Zealand’s plan to prevent family violence and sexual violence. 

    Keeping Safe Feeling Safe: Say No to Abuse – Easy Read | People First NZ(external link)

    A plan to end family violence and sexual violence – Easy Read | People First NZ(external link)

  3. Anyone can be affected by fraud or scams. The resource in this section can help you understand common scams, and where to get help if you think you have been affected. 

    Information about scams and where to get help – Easy Read | People First(external link)

  4. You do not have to face the impacts of crime alone. The resources in this section provide information about your rights as a Rainbow person, supporting Rainbow friends and whānau, and finding community. 

    Supporting your rainbow friends and whānau - Easy Read | People First(external link) 

    Your rights as a rainbow person – Easy Read | People First(external link)

  5. If you are worried that a child may be taken out of New Zealand without permission, help is available. This resource explains the legal options and steps you may be able to take to protect the child.

    Care of children - Stopping child overseas - Easy Read | Ministry of Justice(external link)

  6. Going to the Family Court can be overwhelming. The resources in this section explain how the Family Court works, what to expect, and where to find support throughout the process. 

    Care of children - Lawyers working with children - Easy Read | Ministry of Justice(external link)

    Legal advice and support - Easy Read | Ministry of Justice(external link) 

     

Audio

These resources provide information in a spoken format, allowing you to access information about support, services, and your options after a crime. 

  1. If you are worried that a child may be taken out of New Zealand without permission, help is available. This resource explains the legal options and steps you may be able to take to protect the child. 

    Stop a child being taken overseas - Audio | Ministry of Justice(external link)

  2. Going to the Family Court can be overwhelming. The resources in this section explain how the Family Court works, what to expect, and where to find support throughout the process. 

    Lawyers working with children - Audio | Ministry of Justice(external link)

    Legal advice and support - Audio | Ministry of Justice(external link) 

Electronic braille

Electronic braille resources are designed for people who use braille technology. They can help you access information about your rights, support services, and other topics related to being affected by crime. 

  1. If you are worried that a child may be taken out of New Zealand without permission, help is available. This resource explains the legal options and steps you may be able to take to protect the child. 

    Stop a child being taken overseas – Electronic Braille | Ministry of Justice(external link)

  2. Going to the Family Court can be overwhelming. The resources in this section explain how the Family Court works, what to expect, and where to find support throughout the process. 

    Lawyers working with children – Electronic Braille | Ministry of Justice(external link)

    Legal advice and support – Electronic Braille | Ministry of Justice(external link) 

Large print

Large print resources use larger text to make information easier to read. They can help you access important information about support, your rights, and the justice process. 

  1. Experiencing abuse, family violence, or sexual violence can have a significant impact on your safety and wellbeing. The resource in this section provides information about recognising abuse, staying safe, understanding your rights, and New Zealand’s plan to prevent family violence and sexual violence. 

    The national strategy to eliminate family violence and sexual violence – Large Print | Te Aorerekura(external link) 

  2. If you are worried that a child may be taken out of New Zealand without permission, help is available. This resource explains the legal options and steps you may be able to take to protect the child. 

    Stop a child from being taken overseas – Large Print | Ministry of Justice(external link) 

  3. Going to the Family Court can be overwhelming. The resources in this section explain how the Family Court works, what to expect, and where to find support throughout the process. 

    Lawyers working with children – Large Print | Ministry of Justice(external link)

    Legal advice and support – Large Print | Ministry of Justice(external link)

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