Former Marlborough teacher jailed for sex with students can now be named
A Marlborough teacher who was jailed for having sex with two students aged under 16 has abandoned her bid to keep her name secret. Jamiee Marie Cooney admitted at the…
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Queensland archbishop opposes planned law to compel priests to report child sexual abuse
Mark Coleridge says move to legislate against the sanctity of the confessional will fail to make children safer. Published in The Guardian
Former Scout leader accused of abusing boy in darkened cinema
Former scout leader James Morris, also known as Ian Phipps, has denied 17 charges of doing indecent acts on six boys over a period of 40 years. Published in Stuff
Kiwibank New Zealand Local Hero of the Year 2020 Finalists
2020 Kiwibank New Zealand Local Hero of the Year 2020 finalists, from left, Ken Clearwater, Diane Yalden and Nick Loosley. Our judges have chosen three finalists whose selflessness and determination…
Former CYFS worker, who once cared for murdered teen, named over allegations he abused boys
A former Child, Youth and Family worker accused of abusing more than a dozen boys can now be revealed as a man who once cared for a teen murdered in…
Nelson charity ‘appalled’ by efforts to host freedom campers instead of homeless
A Nelson charity is “appalled” by bolstered efforts to host freedom campers rather than the city’s homeless. Published in TV NZ
Courage in the void of suicide
Suffering can produce something; it’s not random or meaningless, nor merely something to get rid of. It can act as either a fertiliser or a poison, writes Dr Chris Bowden….
Male rape survivors suffer in silence. We need to help them talk
Gender norms compound the trauma for men who are victims of rape and sexual abuse. It’s time to give them support. Published in The Guardian
Abuse in care: Files show government department knew of rape allegations
An abuse survivor is asking the Royal Commission of Inquiry to investigate why a government agency failed to protect her when made aware of allegations she was being raped while…
Reynhard Sinaga case: why male victims and survivors need their own support system
The crimes of Reynhard Sinaga described by prosecutors as “the most prolific rapist in British history” have shocked and horrified many people. But the case has also highlighted that rape…
The Indigenous therapist working with horses to help people heal trauma – a program also used by Male Survivors Aotearoa
As firefighters and victims struggle with the impact of catastrophic fires, a qualified Indigenous counsellor says therapy with horses can help first responders and accident victims overcome a range of…
Reynhard Sinaga’s conviction must shatter the myth that rape doesn’t happen to men
The recent conviction of Reynhard Sinaga, described by the media as the most prolific rapist in British history, has brought into public consciousness what for many had previously been invisible…
UK’s most prolific rapist gets life in prison for targeting 195 men
A man described as “the most prolific rapist in British legal history” has been sentenced to life in prison with a possible release after 30 years following his conviction for…
Focus on traumatized boys critical to gender equality, new research shows
TORONTO — Boys in poor urban areas around the world are suffering even more than girls from violence, abuse and neglect, groundbreaking international research published on Monday suggests. The study…
Specialist sexual violence social work: Ensuring good practice
This research sought to understand social workers’ perspectives on good practice in specialist sexual violence social work practice in Aotearoa New Zealand. Read article (PDF) By By Bridget Leary and…
From the Chairman’s desk, December 2019
Kia ora koutou,The end of 2019 provides a welcome opportunity to pause, reflect and re-energise as we approach a demanding schedule of work in the first half of 2020. This…
Move to lift Catholic clergy sex abuse secrecy is too late, survivor says
A New Zealand church abuse survivor says the Vatican’s decision to abolish secrecy clauses for Catholic clerical sex crime cases is “far too late”. Pope Francis this week announced “pontifical…
What is known about effective recovery services for men who have been sexually abused?
This literature review brings together current evidence about effective approaches to support men who have been sexually abused (as children and/or adults) in their journey of recovery. The Ministry of…
Gaps in Sexual Assault Health Care Among Homeless Young Adults
Interventions are needed to increase use of preventive care after experiencing sexual assault among young adults experiencing homelessness. Read article (PDF) By American Journal of Preventive Medicine December 2019
A sex abuse survivors advocate says sexual offence laws need to change
A 37-year-old woman has been jailed for two-and-a-half-years for sexually abusing students while she taught at Marlborough Boys’ College. She could only be charged with sexual conduct with a person…
Hundreds of Kiwi children harmed while in the care of Oranga Tamariki
Nearly 500 babies, children and teenagers in Oranga Tamariki care experienced physical, emotional and sexual harm, and neglect in just one year. The first full annual report on harm in…
MSA issues policy discussion paper on Working with Gangs.
The MSA discussion paper is issued to inform a policy development conversation and to provide guidance for its member organisations. Read article (PDF)