Breaking the Cycle: Hope and Healing for Pacific Women

Addressing the Intimate Partner Violence Crisis in Pacific Communities: Insights from Genevieve Sang-Yum Toakase Finau was murdered by her estranged partner Viliami Latu in 2021. He then took his own life. Photo/Facebook The tragic death of Toakase Finau in 2021 by her estranged husband despite legal protections, has reignited urgent conversations about systemic gaps in […]

Samoan Social Workers Needed for Important Family Violence Research

Exploring the Intersections of Faith and Abuse in Auckland’s Samoan Community Read the Full Study to Discover More I am currently seeking participants for a groundbreaking research project that aims to shed light on the complex relationship between religious faith and family violence within Auckland’s Samoan community. About the Project The study, titled “Intersections of […]

Empowering Pacific Patients on the Weight Loss Surgery pathway Study

Empowering Pacific Patients on the Weight Loss Surgery pathway Study Read the Full Study to Discover More Introduction: Personal Experience and Research Insights As a co-author of the research article titled ‘Empowering Pacific Patients on the Weight Loss Surgery Pathway Study,’ I share a deeply personal perspective on the importance of self-care and mutual support. […]

Understanding Family violence: A call for social work advocates

Understanding Family violence: A call for social work advocates. In this interview, I delve into the ongoing research concerning how Samoan male abusers misuse biblical texts to justify their abusive actions and gain power and control over their partners or loved ones. Through initial insights and ongoing investigation, I shed light on the pressing need […]