Salvation Army apologises for historic abuse and its ‘harsh’ response to victims
The Salvation Army has apologised for the historical abuse of people in its care. Published in Radio New Zealand
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Research article: Global Early Adolescent Study
Influence of gender norms on the (sexual) health of young adolescents (11-14 years old) Read article (PDF) Author: GEAS
Research article: Measuring Adverse Child Experiences Among Young Adolescents Globally: Relationships With Depressive Symptoms and Violence Perpetration
The purpose of the study was to develop a measure of ACEs applicable for young ado- lescents in low- and middle-income countries (ACEs) and to analyze the relationships of ACEs…
Child sexual abuse victims retraumatised in their fight for justice
Thousands of New Zealanders were sexually abused as children in state care and faith-based institutions, but will never get the justice they need to move forward. MARINÉ LOURENS reports. He…
A Brief History of Peer Support: Origins
The contemporary era of organized peer support owes its success in no small part to the mental health consumer movement of the 1970s. This social movement empowered former mental health…
Research article: New research shows parents are major producers of child sexual abuse material
Child sexual abuse material — images and videos of kids being sexually abused — is a growing international problem. Almost 70 million reports of this material were made to US…
Research article: The long-term effects of child sexual abuse
This paper reviews recent Australian and international research on the long-term effects of child sexual abuse. It aims to assist practitioners and policy-makers who work with survivors of sexual abuse…
‘Like nothing else on earth’ – abused teen’s time at Rangipo
A man who came through state care in foster homes, a boys’ home, corrective training and eventually prison, believes his life has been set back at least 30 years by…
Paedophile who posed as girls online sentenced for 96 child sex abuse offences
A prolific paedophile who posed as girls online to get young boys to send him indecent images of themselves, leaving some of them suicidal, has been sentenced to 25 years…
Rosmini College abuse: Terminal man still waiting to find out if abuser will be extradited as the number of victims grows
The number of boys who say they were sexually abused by a former Rosmini College teacher has increased to at least 12 – but a decision on whether or not…
Rosmini College abuse: Terminal man still waiting to find out if abuser will be extradited as the number of victims grows
The number of boys who say they were sexually abused by a former Rosmini College teacher has increased to at least 12 – but a decision on whether or not…
Sexual abuse survivor delivers powerful speech as she collects Australian of the Year award
The 26-year-old from Tasmania was awarded the honour last night, having already been named the Apple Isle’s Australian of the Year. Ms Tame was awarded for her tireless advocacy for…
Survivors’ group plead for churches to ‘come out and join the call’
A group representing some survivors of abuse in faith-based care wants churches to come out and support the call for the setting up of an independent body to deal with…
Survivors’ group plead for churches to ‘come out and join the call’
A group representing some survivors of abuse in faith-based care wants churches to come out and support the call for the setting up of an independent body to deal with…
Research article: A Systemic Review and Meta-Analysis of Psychoeducational Groups for the Treatment of Psychopathology Resulting from Child Sexual Abuse
Recent research shows integration of education in group therapy has benefits for survivors. Although this research references therapy led (psycho-educational) groups, these educational benefits can also be made available to…
Sex abuse victim speaks out after Perth Catholic church consents to pay $2.45m compensation
A victim who will be awarded $2.45 million in compensation for sexual abuse he suffered at the hands of a Catholic priest has spoken out about the “severe” impact the…
Research article: Gendered Myths, Risks and the Social Amplification of Male Rape: Online Discourses
Male rape remains largely obscure in communication discourses; on rare occasions it suffers juxtaposition against its much-publicised counterpart, female rape. Yet victims of male rape too suffer various physical, sexual,…
Research article: “The Unheard Voices”: Lived Experiences of Sexual Abuse in Male Survivors
Victims of sexual abuse face unique emotional challenges. Among them, the male survivors of sexual assault have largely been neglected in the literature, being traditionally considered “against the norm” and…
Support group for male sexual abuse survivors set up in Taranaki
Mike Subritzky is a team of one committed to helping heal the unknown number of male sexual assault survivors in Taranaki. Subritzky, a trained counsellor with a background in chaplaincy,…
Police say they’ve identified over 80 new sexual assault victims at Dilworth School
Police investigating historical sexual offending allegations at Dilworth School in Auckland have identified over 80 additional accusers. Published in TVNZ
From the Chairman’s desk, December 2020
Phillip Chapman, MSA Chair “If you light a lamp for someone else it will also brighten your own path.” Buddah Kia ora koutou.
Scout leader facing multiple charges may have other victims – police
Police say a former Scout leader charged with historical sexual offences involving children over 40 years may have had other victims. Published in Radio New Zealand
Former Dunedin teacher’s ‘enormous breach of trust’
A former school teacher has been sentenced over a historic indecent assault. Former Otago Boys’ High School maths teacher David Russell Bond, 69, appeared for sentencing before Judge Michael Turner…
Media release: Hon Chris Hipkins – Government acknowledges release of Royal Commission interim report
Hon Chris Hipkins Minister for the Public Service An interim report by the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care, released today, is a deeply moving record of the State’s past…