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HELP supports victim led response
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/102216913/sexual-abuse-support-organisation-says-labour-right-not-to-tell-parents Kirton said the party did not tell police, the victims’ parents, the prime minister, or other senior Labour Party MPs in order to keep the circle small, and not risk further distress to the victims. Kirton said the decision to take this “victim-led approach” was based on the Labour Party’s and Young Labour’s internal…
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Myths and facts | New Zealand Police
https://www.police.govt.nz/advice/sexual-assault/myths-and-facts?nondesktop Myth: Sexual assaults are only committed by strangers. Fact: The majority of people who commit sexual assaults know their victims and in some cases are relations, friends or work colleagues. Partners and spouses can also commit sexual assaults. Myth: Rape is a ‘spur of the moment’ act. Fact: Most rapists plan carefully in advance,…
We cannot achieve a gender-equitable world by ignoring half of its occupants
http://bit.ly/2SdR6BC “We cannot achieve a gender-equitable world by ignoring half of its occupants,” the report states. “It is crucial that boys and men be included in efforts to promote gender equality and empowerment.” For the past six years, a consortium of 15 countries led by the Bloomberg School of Public Health and World Health Organization…
Role of the Peer Worker
http://bit.ly/2kAJvPt Male Survivors Aotearoa | Operating Principles Purposeful Always ‘on purpose’: putting male survivors first and always seeking ways to improve their wellbeing. Professional Always ethical, open and honest; acting authentically with integrity and without judgement, always aspiring to the highest standards of professional practice. Collaborative Always collegial: building meaningful relationships based on mutual value,…
Why some men respond aggressively to threats to manhood
Our results suggest that the more social pressure a man feels to be masculine, the more aggressive he may be,” said Adam Stanaland, a Ph.D. candidate in psychology and public policy at Duke and the study’s lead author. “When those men feel they are not living up to strict gender norms, they may feel the…