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Sophie's Story- Lesley Elliot shares how to avoid abusive relationships

Lesley Elliott, Sophie's mother, spoke to Mahurangi College students and the public in a number of meetings last Tuesday. She talked about what warning signs their family missed during Sophie's 5 month relationship with Clayton Weatherston who was to take her life. Signs include power and control, as Clayton was 10 years older, 10 years more experienced and also her tutor, a position of power. There were signs before the fatal day, but they were never reported to the police. Ten days after being assaulted during an argument, she was dead. Go online to sophieelliottfoundation.co.nz for more information.