0800 Hey BRO is a He Waka Tapu trademarked phone number for men to phone when they feel they are going to harm someone or whanāu member. This is a 24-hour phone line with a dedicated team just a phone call away to listen and provide help at no cost.
Men in New Zealand, some of them ex-abusers, are campaigning against domestic violence. The 0800 Hey Bro hotline has provided advice to about 2,000 abusive men and linked them to other services to stop them from harming their partners. “Nobody is working with perpetrators," said Lua Maynard, 56, who runs anger management programs for men who are ordered by the courts to undergo rehabilitation. "When men perpetrate violence, they ask the men to get away, and support the victims. But men also need support."
0800 Hey Bro is dedicated to providing 24/7, free and confidential support over phone. They support adults, men in New Zealand who may be experiencing emotional distress related to abuse & domestic violence. Callers can talk with one of the trained peers who are experienced in how to help: They will listen, unpack the caller's story and feelings, and work with the caller to help them through their challenges. Hey Bro is always open. Callers can contact Hey Bro for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Source: Preeti Kannan, New Zealand Abusers Turn Activists to Stop Domestic Violence, Global Citizen (Thomson Reuters Foundation), August 6, 2020