Thirty years on from the first time he was raped, Sam Troth regularly wakes up at night crying and with cold sweats.But after three years of counselling, the Waihi father of six is more than halfway … [Read more...] about Waihi dad shares story of sexual violence with other Bay survivors
Exploring male childhood sexual abuse survivors’ experiences of specialist counselling services
Global estimates suggest 5% to 10% of men report experience of childhood sexual abuse (CSA). However, male CSA is significantly underreported, with men being reluctant to disclose due to … [Read more...] about Exploring male childhood sexual abuse survivors’ experiences of specialist counselling services
Male Survivors Aotearoa publishes part one of a research study on effective support services for male suriviors of sexual violence
Male Survivors Aotearoa publishes part one of a research study on effective support services for male suriviors of sexual violence. "Living or merely existing" The experiences of male surivors … [Read more...] about Male Survivors Aotearoa publishes part one of a research study on effective support services for male suriviors of sexual violence
Sexual violence against males common, but still taboo says survivor
The journey from Bluff to Cape Reinga is long – almost three million steps – but the road to healing from sexual abuse has felt a lot longer for a father of six who was raped over a period of several … [Read more...] about Sexual violence against males common, but still taboo says survivor
Homeless ‘experts’ – the homeless – to help funnel funds into what works
When it comes to helping the homeless, often the agencies get together and put in place what they think people need, says The Male Room director Philip Chapman.But very, very rarely asking … [Read more...] about Homeless ‘experts’ – the homeless – to help funnel funds into what works
Male sexual abuse survivors share their stories in new exhibition
A group of 28 men have come forward to share their stories of sexual abuse in order to help others.The stories are part of The Bristlecone Project and Hopeful Horizons exhibition on at Koru on Devon … [Read more...] about Male sexual abuse survivors share their stories in new exhibition
The shocking scale and impact of decades of abuse by multiple Marist Brothers and Fathers
A series of stories has revealed the shocking scale and enduring impact of decades of sexual abuse by Marist Brothers and Fathers. But as National Correspondent Steve Kilgallon explains, yet more … [Read more...] about The shocking scale and impact of decades of abuse by multiple Marist Brothers and Fathers
Palmerston North exhibition ‘path to healing’ for sexual abuse victim
Artistic fragments of a childhood filled with trauma and frequent sexual abuse are on display at Square Edge in a bid to encourage others to ask for help.Catherine Daniels’ experiences were … [Read more...] about Palmerston North exhibition ‘path to healing’ for sexual abuse victim