Distraction Packs For Kids – These packs have activity and reading books with color pencils, stickers and plastic animals to keep children occupied when their mum attends counselling

Tauranga Living Without Violence Social Workers are provided with Distraction Packs For Kids when they are undertake an initial counselling assessment with women who have been referred to the Service having been the victims of abuse. The main objective is to provide a distraction for the child and to give them the colourful bags and their contents to take home, thereby having a positive experience for them. Bags are sewn by members and shopping is also done to get the best deal to ensure the budget is met but quality is maintained.