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Helplines are available If you are a victim of family violence, sexual violence, or if there is someone that makes you fearful, threatens or harasses you, seek help as soon as possible. You have the right to be safe. The following helplines continue to be available for people needing help: Finding a local support service…

Carer managed to convince police he was impotent and incapable of committing the offences
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Active prefrontal brain function appears to protect against PTSD after child abuse
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Swiss parliament votes to extend definition of rape to male victims
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