Aaron Smale: An apology both sincere and hollow
A leading investigative journalist reflects on a day that victims of state and church abuse have fought for their whole lives.
The sexual harm helpline can be accessed free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by phone, text, website, online chat and email.
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 limited study are interesting when compared with the government funded costs of the Tautoko Tāne Aotearoa network of less than $100 per month for each of the 4,000 male survivors currently supported. Funders should appreciate that their investment in male survivor recovery programs are also effective prevention interventions.