Take It From Us with Kent Johns
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Take It From Us with Kent Johns
Dean Clarkson: Creating safe spaces for men who've suffered family violence
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Dean Clarkson established Wana Charitable Trust in 2024 to help men and their families who've suffered family violence. Based in Takanini, South Auckland, Dean provides safe housing, group therapy, and one-on-one coaching.
Dean spent 20 years in an abusive relationship - psychological abuse that escalated to physical violence. He ended up in a Pak'nSave car park in Mangere spitting blood, never once considering walking across the road to the police station.
In less than two years, Dean has helped 109 men. When people think family violence, they think male assaults female. Dean is showing the invisible side - that some men are victims too.
Family violence affects everyone. Dean is changing the narrative.
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