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AIN FRAMEWORK: Awareness. Intervention. New Beginnings.

The AIN Framework is a survivor-led, research-informed model created to break the cycle of domestic violence through three powerful pillars: Awareness, Intervention, and New Beginnings.

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Developed by Zsarina Lovett, this framework draws on lived experience, legal knowledge, with formal qualifications in Legal Executive Studies and Psychology & Counselling and Life Coaching, and frontline advocacy to address the real-world gaps survivors face. It offers a practical, compassionate roadmap for individuals, communities, and systems to better support women and caregivers navigating violence, trauma, and systemic barriers.

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This page is dedicated to showcasing the AIN Framework in action—through resources, downloadable tools, and pathways for implementation in policy, education, and direct service settings. Whether you're a survivor seeking clarity, a practitioner looking for survivor-led approaches, or a policymaker seeking real solutions, this page is for you.

Stratford, Taranaki, New Zealand

Why AIN Was Created

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Domestic violence doesn’t end when someone leaves. Many survivors face ongoing barriers: unstable housing, trauma symptoms, inaccessible support, and a lack of coordinated systems. The AIN Framework was created to:

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  • Address these post-crisis gaps

  • Provide survivor-led pathways to safety and independence

  • Influence better service design and policy outcomes​

AIN is both a personal recovery map and a strategic advocacy tool.

The Three Pillars of AIN

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1. Awareness
Understanding patterns of abuse, trauma impacts, and personal rights.
Includes tools like reflection worksheets, psychoeducation, and community awareness resources.

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2. Intervention
Providing practical, safe, and timely support.
Focuses on crisis responses, navigating systems (like police, family court, or ACC), and advocacy tools.

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3. New Beginnings
Building a sustainable future.
Covers emotional recovery, empowerment, financial independence, and support networks for long-term safety and healing.  Download the AIN Framework PDF below.

Stratford, Taranaki, New Zealand
Stratford, Taranaki, New Zealand

Tying in ACC Advocacy: Where Systems Meet Survivors

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ACC can be both a lifeline and a barrier — especially for survivors navigating mental injury claims, invisible brain injuries, or the long-term impacts of trauma. My ACC advocacy work is a direct extension of the AIN Framework, particularly within the Intervention and New Beginnings stages.

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As a caregiver to someone with a traumatic brain injury, I’ve lived the emotional toll, the system fatigue, and the countless meetings, forms, and delays that can leave people feeling unseen and overwhelmed.

That’s why I offer support that’s grounded in lived experience, legal understanding, and a trauma-informed approach.

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Through the AIN Framework lens, my ACC advocacy includes:

  • 1:1 guidance for caregivers and survivors navigating complex injury claims

  • Help with ACC paperwork, reviews, entitlements, and appeals

  • Emotional and practical tools for managing burnout and long-term caregiving

  • Resources and referrals for those supporting injured tamariki or whānau — abuse-related or not

  • Survivor-led strategies for navigating systems without losing your voice

Too often, people are retraumatised by the very systems meant to support them. The AIN Framework, combined with ACC advocacy, provides a compassionate and clear path forward — one that centres healing, safety, and long-term change.

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Stratford, Taranaki, New Zealand

Downloadable Resources

Free and paid tools designed to help individuals, professionals, and organizations implement the AIN Framework:

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  • AIN Framework Guided Journal (Coming Soon)

  • AIN Quick Reference Guide (PDF)

  • ACC Advocacy Cheat Sheet

  • Trauma-Informed Communication Toolkit

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For Professionals & Advocates

If you're a support worker, social service provider, teacher, or legal advocate, the AIN Framework offers:

  • A lived-experience-informed lens to complement Te Aorerekura

  • Easy-to-use tools for trauma-informed, coordinated support

  • Training opportunities and consultations (coming soon)

Let’s co-create better pathways for whānau—together.

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Want to Learn More or Partner?

I'm open to collaboration with:

  • Government or NGO initiatives

  • Policy researchers and community groups

  • Schools, support services, and advocacy networks

Let’s Connect Zsarina2024@gmail.com

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