Hohou Te Rongo Kahukura - Outing Violence

This summary pertains to a recording of a workshop titled "Hohou Te Rongo Kahukura - Outing Violence - Proud 2016," presented by Sandra Dickson at the University of Otago Wellington School of Medicine. As the presenter, Dickson introduces the work of Outing Violence, a nascent organization at the time dedicated to addressing violence within rainbow communities.

Dickson shares their extensive experience working in family and sexual violence for over two decades. They highlight a gap in addressing violence within rainbow communities despite prior involvement with related initiatives, including managing a safe house in London and working with youth in Wellington. Recognizing the inadequacy of language to describe experiences of abuse in rainbow communities, Dickson underscores the ambition to make a meaningful difference.

The name "Hohou Te Rongo Kahukura" represents a traditional Maori phrase meaning "to cultivate peace," reflecting the organization's goals to address peace and violence in a holistic manner, including addressing racism as well as interpersonal violence.

A significant component of the presentation involves a discussion on the terminology used to describe violence within rainbow communities – specifically, the adoption of "Rainbow relationships" to encompass various types of relationships where at least one person identifies as sex, sexuality, or gender diverse.

The workshop details the efforts of Outing Violence, which included creating an informative website, conducting a survey on individuals' experiences of unwanted sexual experiences, and a national tour to gather insights and shared understanding.

During the workshop, Dickson shares concerning data from the survey which highlights significant instances of psychological, physical, and sexual violence experienced by individuals within rainbow communities. The survey revealed a lack of knowledge about where to seek help and a fear that services would not provide fair treatment or might be biased. There were also discussions at regional meetings about the desire for competent services, healthy relationship models, violence prevention content relevant to rainbow communities, and support during vulnerable periods.

The presentation concludes with participants expressing appreciation for Outing Violence's efforts in providing resources and avenues for sharing personal experiences of violence. The intention to produce a report on the findings for wider circulation, particularly to government agencies, is also discussed.

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