Tuatoko Tāne Aotearoa has released its Social Investment Proposal in support of a request for increased Government funding to sustain the capability and capacity of its national network of support services for male survivors of sexual abuse. The proposal provides solid evidence of the positive impacts of peer support and demonstrates that every dollar invested…
The publication, Coming In From The Cold, includes the experiences of 26 male survivors, generously shared by Tautoko Tāne staff and clients with editor Bex De Prospo Carr and ably crafted by her pen. The history is summarised in four seasonal essays contributed by Tautoko Tāne Lead Educator, Fiona Clapham Howard, who is also a…
Male sexual abuse – an issue around the world, same stories, same struggles.
Just as sharing is important in peer support, so it follows that listening is too. Practicing mindful listening can improve your communication skills and relationships. https://psychcentral.com/lib/mindful-listening-exercise
Actor John Stamos reveals he’s a survivor, at 60 years old. Never too late to unpack. “It has always been there, but I packed it away as people do, right?” https://www.huffpost.com/entry/john-stamos-says-he-was-sexually-abused-by-a-babysitter_n_65300912e4b03b213b084e98
More men breaking barriers and overcoming stigma to get help “Just get help — it works. Get help.” https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-09-21/male-sex-assault-victims-increasingly-seeking-help/102858326
Dunedin male survivor funds own trip to attend international survivors of abuse meeting He would take four copies of a royal commission interim report, “Stolen Lives, Marked Souls”, to be distributed to the brothers’ head office in the Vatican and tabled at an international survivors meeting, which began yesterday. https://www.odt.co.nz/star-news/star-christchurch/abuse-survivor-continues-his-quest-justice
Introducing Patrick of Better Blokes, offering Peer Support for men – it’s worth that phone call0800 448 484patrick.giles@betterblokes.org.nz
We have a new group of men: just completed training and ready to support male survivors of sexual abuse. Congratulations men!
In this weeks episode, Fred sits down to talk to Simon Johnson and John Young from an organisation called ‘Better Blokes’. They provide one on one and peer support services for men that are survivors of sexual abuse. If you or someone you know have gone through something similar and are struggling with the trauma…
Introducing Poutoa of Better Blokes South Aucklandpoutoa.papalii@betterblokes.org.nz0800 448 484
Introducing Simon of Better Blokes West Auckland, explaining a bit about what we dosimon.johnson@betterblokes.org.nz0800 448 484
