West Auckland youth worker says Arun Kumar Case tip of Iceberg

West Auckland Youth Worker calls for more investment in PREVENTION, following the Arun Kumar verdict.

West Auckland Youth Worker and founder of Warrior Kids Tim Tipene says the Arun Kumar case should serve as a wake-up call for government funding agencies.

While not wanting to comment on the specifics on the case before a sentence has been read, Tim Tipene says this case is just the tip of the iceberg and more money is needed to reach children with complex issues.

“I see kids every day who need help dealing with a culture of anger, violence and extreme hardship. The earlier we get to them the better.”

“There are not enough people working on the front line to support our most vulnerable children. We need help to reach them at the top of the cliff, not the bottom.”

“There are programmes out there to help, like the ones I run. I find, there’s never a shortage of demand, but there is shortage of funding.”

“Shop owners should be able to feel safe. We need to a better job reaching children with anger issues before tragedies occur.”

About Tim Tipene.

Tim is the founder of Warrior Kids, a programme that teaches children aged 5-12 non-violent strategies for dealing with conflict and anger.

Tim knows first-hand what its like to grow up in a violent home. And, he believes it is possible to break the cycle.

He is the award-winning author of nine books, including three adolescent novels that address themes around anger and bullying.

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