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Church was a refuge for Trina McKillen when she was young. Growing up in Belfast, Northern Ireland, during “the Troubles” of the 1960s and ’70s, her neighborhood was a hotspot…

Warning: This article and accompanying video contain details about child abuse that may disturb some readers. A heartfelt haka briefly took centre stage during protests on the final day of…

WARNING: Distrubing content: A UK man who was violently assaulted, stabbed and burnt by his abusive girlfriend has revealed for the first time the extent of his horrific injuries in…

A year after it was announced – and more than a month after it was scheduled to begin – there has been little action. Abuse survivors are beginning to lose…

An Auckland rugby coach found guilty of 95 charges of sexually abusing young boys has been sentenced to 22 years’ jail. Alosio Taimo, 56, will serve a minimum imprisonment period…

A man tied up in a false rape claim has backed a call for a men’s refuge after he was kicked out of his flat and left homeless for a…

The sexual abuse of male children is more common than many people think. One New Zealand study (1) found that one in five sexually abused children is male, and overseas…

Former US cardinal Theodore McCarrick has been expelled from the Roman Catholic priesthood after he was found guilty of sexual crimes against minors and adults. Pope Francis decided the ruling,…

A new study reveals that men are often the victims of sexual assault, and women are often the perpetrators. Published in Stuff

This is our belated contribution to the #MeToo discussion. When we make female perpetrators invisible, we make their mostly male victims invisible too. Blaming ‘men’ not only makes it harder…

A former Child Youth and Family caregiver has been charged with historical sexual offending against 17 boys. The man, aged in his 50s, worked for Oranga Tamariki’s predecessor in Auckland…

THE international “court of last resort” is considering a Hunter submission to investigate the Catholic Church for crimes against humanity as the world’s most senior bishops prepare to meet at…

OPINION: Violence, in all its forms, is abhorrent, however, men alone cannot stop violence against women and men alone cannot stop what they cannot see. If it were that simple,…

An Auckland rugby club has apologised for awarding a cup named after a Catholic clergyman convicted of sexually abusing boys. Published in Radio New Zealand

Roman Catholic leaders in Texas identified nearly 300 priests and others accused of sexually abusing children. Published in Radio New Zealand

A client centered approach to supporting men who have been sexually abused as children.

A trophy handed out to an All Black-producing rugby club is named after a convicted sex offender. A movement is now underway, led by a victim of Catholic child sex…

WARNING: This story discusses sexual abuse and suicide which some readers/viewers may find distressing Published in Star Kiwi

A former Dunedin priest convicted of abusing four boys – and alleged to have targeted many more – finally faces the possibility of being defrocked by the Vatican. Published in…

A lawyer who represents state abuse survivors fears the Royal Commission of Inquiry might not start hearing evidence for months, leaving her clients feeling anxious and frustrated. Published in Radio…

The Catholic Church has set up a new body to liaise with the Royal Commission’s abuse inquiry, but its make-up has raised questions over its capacity to deliver truth. Published…

You can download the Royal Commission of Inquiry’s December 2018 newsletter below: Download PDF file (270Kb)

Kia ora koutou As the end of the year approaches, it is timely to reflect on the achievements and challenges of the national organisation over the last six months. Some…

WARNING DISTRESSING CONTENT Windows covered by a psychedelic paint job concealed a dark secret in Invercargill. Now one victim of a Marist Brother who raped children is letting the sunlight…