You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start from where you are and change the ending. CS Lewis
E kore a muri e hokia, heoi anō, nōu anō te mana ki tō ara whakamua.
Myths & Facts
Much of what is said about male survivors is misinformation. Familiarise yourself with the facts that defeat the common myths.
Survivor Statistics
Sexual abuse statistics are one way we can develop a picture of the extent of the problem of sexual abuse or sexual assault in our community.
Disclosure of Abuse
Deciding to disclose sexual abuse or sexual assault is a process that takes much time and consideration, particularly for a man.
Childhood Sexual Abuse
Many men have had experiences of childhood sexual abuse in their lives. When we speak of childhood sexual abuse, we are generally referring to sexual abuse a man experienced when he was young — historical abuse.
Male Sexual Assault
Sexual assault can happen to anyone. It happens when someone ignores the wishes of, or takes advantage of, another person. Nobody ever deserves to be sexually assaulted.
The Victim to Offender Cycle?
Do boys who have been sexually abused go on to commit sexual offences?
Royal Commission
Tautoko Tāne Male Survivors Aotearoa has collated various publications on the subject of sexual violence, including the latest documents from the New Zealand Royal Commission – Abuse in Care