Helplines offer a refuge for migrants, domestic violence victims
Helplines offer a refuge for migrants, domestic violence victims 12 Jan, 2021 04:00 PM 10 minutes to read Shakti crisis line administrator Simran Lamba speaks Hindi, English, Punjabi and Spanish. Photo / Dean Purcell Helping migrant women escape domestic violence takes a special blend of compassion, skill and local knowledge. Qiuyi Tan visited one helpline tackling the problem directly and another that offers a listening ear to Asian New Zealanders. Sometimes a single call can become an all-night affair. Shirin Akhter was on duty at the Shakti Crisisline in Auckland when a call came through f...