What we do


How we work as a network

Working as a network means working together to share opportunities and knowledge in relation to our scope, relationship with each other as autonomous individuals and organisations, based on the values and commitments of the TOR.

  • Autonomous and collaborative
  • Proactive and responsive
  • Accessible to mainstream services
  • By and for sexuality, gender and sex characteristic diverse people
  • Cross cultural
  • Upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Key activities of RVPN

  • Lobbying
  • Literature and research development
  • Intersectional analysis and cross-cultural practice.
  • Working with existing family and sexual violence services to improve their safety and appropriateness
  • Referring enquiries to the appropriate member organisations