The job of specialised educator in a shelter
Helping to rebuild lives
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Episode 4
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Marianne Ballet has worked for many years as a specialised educator in an emergency shelter for women victims of domestic violence (the Pu O Te Hau shelter). She talks about her job, which involves helping to rebuild lives by freeing women to speak up.
"I honestly believe that we don’t listen to women enough. I think we women are very, very strong but most of the time we’re not heard. People don't want to hear us. We’re muzzled. Women count just as much as men do, so it’s important to hear everyone’s voice. We need to work on parity in this regard."
Marianne Ballet has worked for many years as a specialised educator in an emergency shelter for women victims of domestic violence (the Pu O Te Hau shelter). She talks about her job, which involves helping to rebuild lives by freeing women to speak up.
"I honestly believe that we don’t listen to women enough. I think we women are very, very strong but most of the time we’re not heard. People don't want to hear us. We’re muzzled. Women count just as much as men do, so it’s important to hear everyone’s voice. We need to work on parity in this regard."
This episode is part of the Professionals working to support abused women series
A long-term mission
A podcast by
En Terre Indigene
“Speaking out for Resilience and Respect” is a toolkit for women who have been victims of domestic violence and is designed to better support them during their efforts to rebuild their lives.
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