Tika

Kia Ora!

What Your Donation Funds: Tika's Free Legal Service

Anyone aged 18+ who has experienced sexual harm in New Zealand at any time (as a child, teenager, or adult) can register with Tika.

Step 1: Registering as a Client

You start by registering and sharing details about yourself, the person who harmed you, and the type of sexual harm you experienced. You'll also confirm your identity with your drivers licence or passport.

Step 2: Linking Clients

You move to the next step when at least two others register and name the same person who harmed you. This timing varies and may take a long time. If you don't want to wait, you can report to NZ Police as an individual, and Tika can pass on the information you've already provided.

Step 3: Group Formation

When your group is formed, Tika notifies you, but your identities are not shared with each other.

Step 4: Legal Advice

A lawyer gives each client advice on options available in the criminal, civil, or regulatory court system. There are also out-of-court options like mediation.

Step 5: Decision Making

After everyone receives legal advice, your group votes on your preferred option. There's no requirement to proceed - you can withdraw at any time.

Step 6: Collective Legal Action

You take collective legal action as a group and a lawyer represents you all from start to finish.

If you have any questions about donating to Tika, please email info@tika.org.nz

Ngā mihi nui!

Ali Mau and Zoë Lawton, Tika Co-Founders