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‘Show Me a Helping Hand’ conference sheds light on sexual abuse of males
JEFFERSON CITY — Lincoln University hosted the third annual ‘Show Me a Helping Hand’ conference on Thursday and Friday, in an effort to draw awareness to the issue of male sexual assault, among other topics. Greg Holtmeyer, a Jefferson City resident, began the free conference based on his own personal experience and wanting to help…
1200 people seek support on sexual harm helpline
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/105145152/more-than-1200-people-seek-support-on-sexual-harm-helpline Young people, aged between 13-19, were most frequently in contact with the service, followed by 40-44 year-olds. Calling the service was the most popular option, followed by web chat. Safe to Talk is operated by Homecare Medical, which runs the National Telehealth Service. The helpline is open to all who have experienced sexual harm…
Let them know that you believe them
https://psychcentral.com/blog/victim-shaming-and-blaming/ One of the most important things to consider is how much courage it takes to admit what violations were perpetrated upon someone’s body and mind. There could be numerous reasons why a person would hesitate to report the crime; fear of exposure, loss of status or career, coming into regular contact with the perpetrator,…
Prison employees experience PTSD on par with Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans
https://www.news-medical.net/news/20180713/Prison-employees-experience-PTSD-on-par-with-war-veterans-study-finds.aspx Prison employees experience PTSD on par with Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans, a new study from a Washington State University College of Nursing researcher found. Working conditions in a prison can include regular exposure to violence and trauma, and threats of harm to the workers and their families. Previous studies have shown that prison…