Ruth Money
Ruth Money is a prominent victim advocate in New Zealand who supports restorative justice while also raising concerns about its implementation, particularly for victims of sexual violence. Her work emphasizes the need for careful consideration of victims' experiences and the importance of genuine consent in restorative meetings.
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Ruth Money, the Chief Victim Adviser, stated that all three deaths were preventable and called for an inquiry.
Preventable: Three Christchurch women murdered by violent repeat offenders being monitored by authorities
New Zealand· 2026-03-07
Ruth Money is the chief victims adviser for the group.
Retail crime taskforce in turmoil as third business leader quits groupNew Zealand· 2026-01-26
Chief Victims Advisor Ruth Money contacted police for information regarding the incident and actions taken for at-risk victims.
Privacy Commissioner notified following ‘technical issue’ with police incident management toolNew Zealand· 2025-12-19
Ruth Money, chief victims adviser to the Government, expressed concerns about victims being asked to leave a courtroom.
Mitchell Te Kani’s sister told off after reading pre-approved victim impact statementNew Zealand· 2025-11-29
Chief Victims Adviser Ruth Money said the increase in absconding cases was a very concerning trend.
Electronic bail absconding cases surge to record high as victims’ advocate warns of safety risksNew Zealand· 2025-09-18
Ruth Money is a victim advocate who commented on the legal aid funding for the Jaz brothers.
Mama Hooch rapists’ legal aid tops $1 million, could rise furtherNew Zealand· 2025-08-29
Ruth Money is the Chief Victims’ Advisor advocating for better treatment of victims within the government system.
Tyla’s crusade: The grieving mum who wants her son’s death to make a differenceNew Zealand· 2025-07-15
Chief victims adviser Ruth Money advocates for legislation against the use of spy cameras.
Why hundreds of NZ women and children could be the unwitting victims of sex offendersNew Zealand· 2025-05-20
Ruth Money is the chief victims adviser to the Justice Minister and has expressed concerns about the lack of transparency regarding the doctor's name suppression.
Doctor avoids conviction after filming med student in showerNew Zealand· 2025-03-15
Ruth Money is the chief victims advisor to the Government and has discussed the need for clearer legislation regarding convicted sex offenders' access to children.
Toddler claims sex abuse after judge orders weekend visits with convict dadNew Zealand· 2025-03-05
Ruth Money said the concerns raised were 'offensive' and 'disempowering' to victims.
Name suppression changes: Concern giving sex offence victims ‘veto’ on decisions could be ‘dangerous’New Zealand· 2025-03-03
New Zealand’s chief victim adviser Ruth Money said the case illustrated why the Government is changing name suppression laws.
Luca Fairgray can finally be named as serial sex offender after victims' long fightNew Zealand· 2025-03-03
Ruth Money is a prominent victim advocate who supports restorative justice but has concerns about its implementation.
Restorative justice: The NZ mum who met her daughter’s killer and found unexpected healingNew Zealand· 2025-02-12
