Dealing with harassment and abuse
A guide for fishers
We’re increasingly hearing from commercial fishers who have been threatened, harassed, and abused, both online and in person. This behaviour is unacceptable. To help fishers navigate these challenges Seafood New Zealand has created a short guide on what to do if you experience abuse online or in real life.
Where to get help
If your mental health is suffering because of abuse or harassment and you work for a large commercial organisation, talk to your manager about what EAP (Employee Assistance Programmes) are available to you. Usually these are totally free and they are always totally confidential. If you are a smaller independent operator, reach out to the likes of FirstMate. Their support services are also free and confidential.