‘Soul-destroying’: A survivor’s response to the latest in abuse in care redress
The lack of a new redress system for survivors proves the royal commission of inquiry’s recommendations were pointless, argues Steve Goodlass.
The sexual harm helpline can be accessed free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by phone, text, website, online chat and email.
New research confirms that enabling the recovery of adult male survivors of sexual abuse means dealing with the gender and masculinity impacts of the abuse (and not just the trauma aspects) and observes that support from close friends and family can positively assist in resolving these impacts.