New research report is out – 52 male survivors were interviewed “Male survivors can take many years to both reach out for help and report sexual violence and abuse.” https://www.msd.govt.nz/about-msd-and-our-work/publications-resources/research/male-survivors-of-sexual-violence-and-abuse/male-survivors-of-sexual-violence-and-abuse-barriers-and-facilitators-to-reporting-and-accessing-services.htmlContinue Reading

The psychological effects of abuse are often the worst. By joining a survivor group you can talk with others who understand. “impossible not to be moved by the statements from the survivors” https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/300800642/dilworth-survivor-left-feeling-like-dirt-that-could-be-washed-down-the-drainContinue Reading

Promising news and also more work to be done The Catholic Church in New Zealand says it will change the way it responds to sexual abuse, including mandatory reporting to police in cases involving young people. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/catholic-church-in-nz-commits-to-sexual-abuse-changes-including-mandatory-reporting/Continue Reading

Talking with another man is one effective way to get out of your head and start the recovery process “…. many survivors of sexual assault and abuse withdraw … then spend long periods inside their own head with only those strong negative thoughts and feelings as company. This can quicklyContinue Reading