A new dawn and new era for college
As a new day dawned over Trinity Catholic College, it was hoped the first rays of light also marked the start of a new chapter for the troubled Dunedin high…
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survivors of
sexual abuse
well–being of male
survivors of
sexual abuse
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Enabling all male survivors of sexual abuse to access a sustainable national network of appropriate high quality support services.
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Focus point – Research article – Living or merely existing, The experiences of male survivors 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.
Ropu Tautoko completes literature review
Male Survivors Aotearoa Ropu Tautoko completes literature review to identify research available concerning Māori male survivors of sexual violence.
MSA launches new wellbeing framework
The MSA’s new wellbeing framework draws on global and local models to create a practical and holistic support framework to improve and sustain the wellbeing for our people and the male survivor communities they serve. The five pillars of the framework – spiritual, mental, social, occupational and situational – recognise that we need to engage, enable and support the whole person if we want the best outcomes for all.
Articles
Blessing of school to mark new beginnings
A blessing is set to signal the start of a new chapter at a Dunedin school with a dark past. The Catholic Bishop of Dunedin, Bishop Michael Dooley, will perform…
Catholic Church in NZ commits to sexual abuse changes, including mandatory reporting
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.
Beautiful Children, Te Uiui o te Manga Tamaki me te Rangatahi ki Lake Alice, Inquiry into the Lake Alice Child and Adolescent Unit H.2
Report presented to the Governor-General by the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions.
Waihi dad shares story of sexual violence with other Bay survivors
Warning: This story discusses rape. Thirty years on from the first time he was raped, Sam Troth regularly wakes up at night crying and with cold sweats. But after three…
A review of the research literature focusing on a kaupapa Māori approach to the support of Māori male survivors of abuse
Male Survivors Aotearoa Ropu Tautoko completes literature review to identify research available concerning Māori male survivors of sexual violence.
Research article – Living or merely existing, The experiences of male survivors 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.
Research article – Exploring male childhood sexual abuse survivors’ experiences of specialist counselling services
Global estimates suggest 5% to 10% of men report experience of childhood sexual abuse (CSA). However, male CSA is significantly underreported, with men being reluctant to disclose due to vulnerability,…
Dilworth School: Former chaplain and assistant principal accused of sexually abusing boys
Dilworth School’s former chaplain and the school’s former assistant principal have both appeared in court facing charges of sexually abusing boys in their care.
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