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Tuatoko Tāne Aotearoa has released its Social Investment Proposal in support of a request for increased Government funding to sustain the capability and capacity of the only national network of support services for male survivors of sexual abuse.
The publication, Coming In From The Cold, includes the experiences of 26 male survivors, generously shared by Tautoko Tāne staff and clients with editor Bex De Prospo Carr and ably crafted by her pen.
Tautoko Tane Aotearoa releases new Peer Support Practice note for peer workers supporting male survivors of sexual abuse.
Since his election in 2013, Pope Francis has publicly claimed eight times that the Catholic Church practises “zero tolerance” towards child sexual abuse by clergy. At worst, this is simply…
Recent research on the economics of child sexual abuse prevention interventions conclude that most interventions are likely to be investment-cost effective. However the disclosed intervention costs per person from this…
The sexual abuse and assault of boys and men is not uncommon, and seeking support is useful in reducing negative outcomes. However, male survivors are less likely than women to…
Large research scoping study leaves no doubt about the benefits of peer support in supporting the recovery of young people suffering from mental health conditions. Abstract: Peer support has increasingly…
Abuse in care survivors are outraged after senior ministers suggested lowering expectations on government commitments. Abuse survivors Ken Clearwater and Tu Chapman spoke to Corin Dann.
Solitary confinement destroys people, but New Zealand continues to inflict it on our most vulnerable and damaged people, including children, as a matter of course. Aaron Smale reports on the…
Tuatoko Tāne Aotearoa has released its Social Investment Proposal in support of a request for increased Government funding to sustain the capability and capacity of its national network of support…
The 83-year-old was charged following an investigation into alleged indecent assault and sexual touching offences spanning two decades.
In this article, we explore the discourses of service providers that influence the disclosure process for men who have experienced childhood sexual violence (CHSV). Previous research has shown that it…
26 New Zealand male survivors share their personal stories of sexual abuse
In a new publication that records the last 10 years in the development of Tautoko Tāne Aotearoa, you will read the stories of 26 Tautoko Tāne staff and clients who have generously shared their survivor experiences to raise awareness of the impacts of sexual violence and to support the important work of the only national network in New Zealand that is dedicated to enabling the wellbeing of male survivors.
