Who is Stop
Our team is committed and passionate about helping our clients to live better lives and get the help and support they need.
We began our work and journey back in 1988 with an Adult Service, and from there, our service has grown as we’ve increased our knowledge of how we can work with our clients to reduce sexual harm in our community. We now operate across Te Waipounamu, with clinics in Nelson, Blenheim, Christchurch, Timaru, Dunedin, Invercargill, and the West Coast.
Stop became a charitable trust in 1995 and is governed by a Trust Board, with a CEO responsible for our operations.
Uara | Our values
Expression of Rangatiratanga
Expression of Kaitiakitanga
Expression of Manaakitanga
Expression of Kotahitanga
Expression of Whanaungatanga
Our highly specialised team of clinicians operates across Te Waipounamu, South Island.
All of our clinical staff are qualified counsellors, social workers, family therapists and psychologists. They are generally required to have had prior experience in other areas of health or social services before coming to Stop.
We have a diverse clinical and social work team to ensure we meet our clients’ cultural needs. All of our team have Taha Māori training and understand the principles of working within Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Our Pride Pledge
Here at Stop we have taken an organisational Pride Pledge. We are committed to celebrating all people. The Pride Pledge is a values-based commitment that organisations (and individuals) can take to demonstrate their dedication to the safety, visibility, and inclusion of the rainbow members of our community and workforce, both internally and externally.
The Pride Pledge Statement: "We commit to all LGBTTQIA+ (rainbow) people having the freedom to be safe, included, healthy and visible and we will use our voice to actively support and celebrate rainbow communities.”
Taking the Pride Pledge furthers our organisational journey of becoming more inclusive for our clients, their whānau, for us, the Stop team, our stakeholders, and the wider community. This is part of the steps we are taking to promote inclusion and safety, support in making people feel respected, welcome, valued, affirming each individual and exhibiting kotahitanga and manaakitanga.
Team Red
Stop now has a ‘Team Red’ with the New Zealand Blood Service. Team Red is a group blood/plasma donation programme by New Zealand Blood Service.
Our Team Red gives us the opportunity to help save lives with our peers and colleagues from all around Te Waipounamu. Having a Stop Team Red provides the opportunity for us to do something amazing and contribute back to our community together. Our Team Red creates a sense of connection, pride and through action displays our values of kotahitanga, manaakitanga, and kaitiakitanga.
Executive Team
Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa,
Ko Rimutaka tōku mauanga
Ko Akatarawa tōku awa
Nō England, Ireland me Samoa ōku tīpuna
Nō te-whanganui-a-tara ahau
Ko Pakeha me Samoan tōku iwi
Kei te noho au ki Ōtautahi
Ko Brendan Anstiss tōku ingoa
It is a great privilege to join the Stop whanau as Chief Executive Officer. I am humbled by the trust shown in me by the Stop Board, and acknowledge the contribution that many others before me have made to our journey and achievements. I am inspired by the Stop vision “A community free from sexual harm: He hapori wātea taitōkai” and I am determined that as an organisation we will continue to offer professional and effective education and intervention services to reduce concerning and harmful sexual behaviour in our communities. My background is as a Clinical Psychologist, and I have worked across the public sector, including Department of Corrections, Christchurch City Council, Stats NZ and Ministry for Primary Industries. I am supported in my role by my wife and two daughters, and we share our whare with two dogs and a cat.
Kia ora koutou,
Ko Adrienne Noonan ahau.
I am a Chartered Accountant with over 25 years of experience in financial and management accounting.
I started my career at Ernst & Young in New Zealand, before living in the United Kingdom for over 10 years and working in the insurance and financial services sectors.
Since returning to New Zealand I have worked in senior finance roles in tourism and the public sector before joining Stop in 2022 as the Finance & Operations Director.
Kia ora koutou,
Ko Bryan O'Neill ahau.
I have worked with adolescents and adults who have engaged in harmful sexual behaviour in both community and residential settings.
I joined Stop in 2015 and am currently lead manager for our clinical service.
I have a Masters in Education (Counselling) and am a member of the NZAC.
I am committed to the work Stop does to support clients and their whānau to build good lives and work toward a community free from sexual harm.
I am privileged to work with a highly skilled team who are passionate about the work we do across the South Island.
Kia ora koutou,
Ko Nikki Friar ahau.
I previously worked for Ara Poutama in a variety of different roles, including with high-risk adults who have engaged in harmful sexual behaviour and providing best practice guidance to practitioners around their management. More recently, I worked for Barnardos within a therapeutic residence for rangatahi who have engaged in harmful sexual behaviour, in an Operational Team Leader and Audit and Compliance capacity.
I am excited to have recently joined the Stop Team as the Clinical Quality Manager. It is a privilege to be able to support achieving our collective vision - He hapori wātea taitōkai – A community free from sexual harm.
Kia Ora Koutou
Ko Stephanie Schnoor ahau
Originally from the rainbow nation of South Africa, I moved to Aotearoa in 2016, and have called Ōtautahi (Christchurch) my home, ever since.
I have a Masters in Clinical Social Work and have held various clinical, leadership and management positions across several mental health specialist areas, both in South Africa and Aotearoa.
I am privileged to be in the position of Senior Advisor, as well as to continue some clinical work as a Specialist Clinician in the Adult Services. I naturally tend to seek wider community relationships and thrive in working in collaboration with others to achieve organisational and client outcomes.
The vision of Stop is clear and I am fortunate to work alongside an inspiring and committed team who are committed to, ‘A community free from sexual harm’ – ‘He hapori wātea taitōkai’.
Leadership Team
Kia ora koutou,
Ko Vance Moore ahau.
I joined the Stop Team in 2012 as a Specialist Clinician with the adolescent service in Nelson. In 2016 I started working across both the adolescent and adult services. In 2020 I took on the role of Regional Lead for the Tasman Area and in 2023 I hold the position of Adolescent service manager for Te Wai Pounamu.
My time with Stop has been a real privilege, both in terms of working with our clients and seeing them accomplish their goals and achieving a life free from harming others. The broadening of our reach and services across te tau ihu has been a highlight so far of my career and I am excited to continue this mahi to achieve our vision. He hapori wātea taitōkai – A community free from sexual harm.
Kia ora koutou,
Ko Jo Durkin ahau.
The beautiful Kawatiri will always be home to me. I currently live in Ōtautahi with my family.
I have been at Stop since 2019 and am currently the Team Leader for the Stop Children's Service. My background training is in Social Work, and I have worked in the fields of care and protection, adoption, foster care and family therapy.
I, like others who work at Stop, share the vision of "He hapori wātea taitōkai - A community free from sexual harm" and believe in the important mahi we do to prevent and support tamariki and whaānau to learn, grow and heal together.
Kia ora koutou,
Ko Lara Beskeen ahau.
I joined the Stop Team as a Specialist Clinician and have since moved into a management role with the Adolescent Service.
I am a Registered Social Worker and previously had experience working within the field of harmful sexual behaviour in the UK. Prior to joining Stop, I facilitated group rehabilitation programmes with the Department of Corrections.
I feel privileged being part of a committed and dedicated therapeutic team at Stop that supports young people, and their family/whanau to get life back on track, whilst also contributing to the wider goal of community safety.
Kia ora koutou,
Ko Craig Hughes ahau.
I Joined Stop in November 2023 after spending the past 20 years working in various roles within Oranga Tamariki.
I am registered social worker and have worked with family/ whānau, children and adults, including those with neuro diverse issues and those that have offended or engaged in harmful sexual behaviour. I have a strong belief that anybody can make changes to their life and live safely in the community.
I work with an amazing team of dedicated and knowledgeable clinicians with a wide range of experience who are passionate about helping our adults to get their life back on track and living a good life free of sexual harm.
I am excited about the work that Stop does and I am committed to supporting Stop’s values and working towards a community free from sexual harm, “He hapori wātea taitōkai ”.
Kia ora koutou,
Ko Lyn Jansen toku ingoa.
I was born and grew up in Tāmaki Makaurau where my whānau have lived for many years. I moved to Ōtautahi 22 years ago with my husband and two children and have been involved with the mahi that the Stop provides over the last 20 years.
I am currently the Prevention Education Lead for our Prevention Education Team who sit alongside our amazing Clinical team and provide training, support and consultation in the prevention space.
It is a privilege to equip and support families, whānau, professionals and schools in the kaupapa that Stop offers and contribute to minimising and preventing incidents of sexualised behaviour from escalating in our community.
Kia ora koutou,
Ko Alison Rance ahau.
I have over 20 years experience working in Operations and Admin support for different organisations in New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
After graduating from Canterbury University I lived in the UK for nearly 9 years where I gathered memories of marvellous adventures, great people & diverse cultures. I returned home to Christchurch and worked in earthquake recovery before an extremely rewarding role at Barnardos supporting their work with rangatahi.
The best part of my role at Stop is supporting the delivery of our lifechanging and important mahi. The hardworking Admin team support the Stop teams around Te Waipounamu to deliver our collective vision "He hapori wātea taitōkai - A community free from sexual harm"
Te Poari | The board
Trisha is the Head of Advisory Distribution Funds, ANZ Investments, based in Christchurch and is highly experienced in the financial services industry, having held many senior roles in various organisations since 1990. Trisha is a Justice of the Peace, a member of the Financial Services Council Distribution Committee, a facilitator for the Financial Capability Commission, a senior mentor to selected business colleagues and a member of the Wealth Leadership team within ANZ Investments. Trisha joined the Stop board in November 2017 and became Chair in November 2018.
Christine is a Chartered Accountant and Partner at Nexia Christchurch Ltd. Christine is a Partner in both Business Services and Restructuring and Insolvency and works closely with a diverse client base with a focus on business growth and development, restructuring, liquidations and receiverships. Christine’s governance experience includes strategic and business planning and strategic restructuring. Christine became Deputy Chair in November 2018.
Scott Is a Finance Business Partner at PGG Wrightson Ltd, the leading provider of Agricultural and Horticultural products to New Zealand farmers. Scott is a Chartered Accountant and gained his Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Canterbury. He has industry experience from a financial perspective in Wool, Real Estate, Rural Supplies stores, Coal Mining and Wholesale businesses. Growing up in small New Zealand town has given Scott a strong sense of community and he has contributed to various sports clubs and groups. Scott joined the Stop board in October 2016 and became Chair of the Audit and Investment committee in December 2017.
Emma is a Partner at Duncan Cotterill and brings over 15 years of legal experience to the Stop board. Emma is part of the Duncan Cotterill general commercial team advising on commercial (business structuring, sale and purchase, financing, leasing), property (residential, commercial and rural, sale and purchase, leasing, subdivisions/developments), and private practice (trusts, charitable trusts, succession planning/structuring, wills, etc). Core parts of Emma’s role include advising clients on strategy and identifying and mitigating risk. Emma joined the Stop board in November 2018.
Lisa is the Operations Manager at Pegasus Health Ltd and is responsible for leadership of service areas that support strong General Practices in Canterbury. This includes clinical, educational, financial, account management and programme support. Lisa has developed skills during previous positions in health management, both in the secondary and primary care sectors. Lisa works closely with the Board of Pegasus Health where she has gained unique insight into governance level operations and strategic planning. Lisa joined the Stop board in May 2017.
Ko Aoraki tōku mauka
Ko Arahura tōku awa
Ko Kāi Tahu tōku Iwi
Ko Andrea tōku ikoa
Andrea is a family-orientated mother to six tamariki who is passionate about Te Reo Māori, community and connection. Andrea is very involved in her local Playcentre and by extension the wider community whānau and is a governance delegate. Andrea loves giving her time and aroha to a good cause and is a Member of Mana Reo for Purapura Whetu Trust/Te Oriori Service and an approved Caregiver/Guardian for Oranga Tamariki. Originally from the West Coast, whakapapa and whānau are very important to Andrea. Andrea joined the Stop board in August 2020.
Fakaalofa lahi atu kia mutolu oti
Ko e higoa haaku ko Darren Folau, oue tulou
On my father’s side I am Niuean, from the village of Hakupu and on my mother’s side I am English, from the city of Liverpool and like many early immigrant Pacific families we grew up in Central Auckland. For me, growing up Pacific enabled me to identify my core values very early and service to community was instilled from a young age.
My Public Service career began as police officer in 1991, spanning 28 years, based in Counties-Manukau, Canterbury and also the wider Pacific region. I very quickly realised that at the core of my ethos was to protect those who were unable to provide protective factors for themselves and loved ones. The majority of my career was in the Criminal Investigation Branch and I specialised in child protection, national security, family harm and organised crime. I now have a career with other Government agencies providing advice across key social risk factors for Pacific people.
I te taha o tōku pōua ko Hori Briggs.
Ko Te Poho o Tamatea Pokai Whenua tōku maunga
Ko Whakaraupo tōku moana
Ko Te Omaru tōku awa
Ko Tākitimu rātou ko Uruao ko Makawhiu ōku waka
Ko Ngāi Tahu tōku Iwi
Ko Ngāti Wheke tōku hapu
Ko Rapaki tōku marae
I te taha o tōku tāua ko Mekura Tuatini-Taiaroa
Ko Aoraki raua ko Ruapehu ōku maunga
Ko Te Kete Ika o Rakaihautū tōku moana
Ko Te Omaru raua ko Wanganui ōku awa
Ko Tākitimu raua ko Aotea ōku waka
Ko Ngāi Tahu rātou ko Te Atihaunui-A-Paparangi ko Ngāti Rangi ōku Iwi
Ko Ngāti Moki raua ko Ngāti Uenukumanawawiri ōku hapu
Ko Ngāti Moki raua ko Te Whakaaro Tahi ki te Whakapono ōku Wharenui
Ko Pani Maumahara Briggs raua ko Graham Tyro ōku matua
Ko Ninon Kirchner tōku whaiāipo
Ko Mekura raua ko Malia āku tamariki
I tipu ake āhau ki Ohinehou
Ko Joseph Tyro tōku ingoa
Maania Farrar (Pare Waikato, Pare Hauraki)
I was born and raised in Ōtautahi (Christchurch) and I am proud to represent the Board and the work of Stop, as a Board member.
I truly believe in the vision of Stop and I am a huge advocate to create a community free from sexual harm - He hapori wātea taitōkai.
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