Tāne’s hīkoi continues – raising awareness of male sexual abuse
Poutoa Papali’i, Area Manager for Better Blokes South Auckland, meets with inspiring Sam Troth as they share stories of their journeys towards healing. The hīkoi continues past Kumeū.
Bluff to Cape Reinga… Walking! Raising awareness of male sexual abuse
Sam Troth moves past the 50th day of his hīkoi and continues on his path. Auckland here we come. Hear about this amazing man’s story and journey in this Today FM radio interview.
Better Blokes at the Pacific Island Rugy 7’s
Poutoa Papali’i, of Better Blokes South Auckland, shares his experience of being on the ground at the rugby with teams and supporters from around the nation attending the tournament this last Saturday. I was fortunate to be able to promote Better Blokes Male Survivors. The event organizers provided me with a gazebo and a premium…
Tāne’s solo hikoi hopes to highlight help for male sexual abuse
We eagerly wait to welcome Sam here in Auckland early next week, after which he will continue his journey towards Whangārei and the Far North. A father of six and a survivor of sexual abuse is walking the length of the country starting from Bluff and aiming to reach to Cape Reinga to raise awareness…
Research article – Living or merely existing, The experiences of male surivors of historical sexual abuse in Aotearoa New Zealand
Male Survivors Aotearoa publishes part one of a research study on effective support services for male suriviors of sexual violence. Part two is expected to be published by mid 2023. https://malesurvivor.nz/news/research-article-living-or-merely-existing-the-experiences-of-male-surivors-of-historical-sexual-abuse-in-aotearoa-new-zealand/
Recovering from Rape and Sexual Trauma
Opening up and staying connected, two important steps for recovery from the effects of trauma “Support groups can help you feel less isolated and alone. They also provide invaluable information on how to cope with symptoms and work towards recovery …. Support from other people is vital to your recovery.” https://www.helpguide.org/articles/ptsd-trauma/recovering-from-rape-and-sexual-trauma.htm
Former Scouts NZ leader on trial for alleged sexual abuse of boys
Ohio (as in last week’s post) or NZ, regrettably stories of abuse are widespread He faces over 26 charges in relation to alleged offending against six boys between the 1980s and 2010s. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/former-scouts-nz-leader-on-trial-for-alleged-sexual-abuse-of-boys/HFHLYQDSCTZZVYEP7DRN3ZH7GI/
Former Boy Scouts push for new Ohio law as they seek relief for child sex abuse
Victims in the process of recovery, rebuilding from past losses and hurts “I hid from it for decades,” said Nash … “I felt like the child in me that had been molested and abused had ran and hid in a cave,” Muhammad said. https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/politics/2022/10/13/ohio-boy-scout-sexual-abuse-survivor-seek-statute-of-limitations-law-child-molest-bankruptcy/65711454007/
Australia board apologises to survivors of child sexual abuse
Grappling with the issue and changes and progress being made Cricket Australia’s chair Lachlan Henderson said historical child sex abuse was “an appalling issue” that society and many sports, including cricket, were grappling with. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/475995/australia-board-apologises-to-survivors-of-child-sexual-abuse
‘Exactly what we need to be doing’: Sexual abuse survivors’ walk through the capital city
Opening up further conversations, now in Wellington She [a person on the walk] hoped that not only other women, but men, would also feel supported in addressing their trauma to feel the weight of the abuse lift like it had for her, once she started to process and understand her experiences and the consequent impacts…