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How Dilworth School could start to atone for its dark past
OPINION: Never look a gift horse in the mouth. That’s the first phrase that sprang to mind when Dilworth…
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Catholic church calls in Vatican to investigate sexting priest case
The head of the New Zealand Catholic church has asked the Vatican for permission to launch an investigation…
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ACC to spend $44.9 million on sexual violence prevention
ACC is spending nearly 45 million dollars on a bid to prevent sexual violence, including $11.7 million for…
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Catholic church knew of previous complaint against teen-grooming priest
A priest convicted of grooming a teenage girl to send him nude photos was the subject of a…
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Laptop with thousands of child exploitation images found on rubbish dump
Thousands of child exploitation images, including images of children as young as two being raped and tortured, were…
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NZ, Canada join forces in fight against online child sexual abuse material
A web-crawling software will be used in New Zealand with the aim of detecting and removing child sex…
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Oranga Tamariki facility: Report detailed use of restraints at residence months before closure
Oranga Tamariki was warned about restraints at a Christchurch care and protection residence months before it was finally…
Local Media Coverage for MSBoP
A new Bay of Plenty organisation is offering support to men who have been victims of sexual violence.…
‘Failed by the system’: Indecent assault victim hits out after offenders avoid conviction
WARNING: This article references indecent assault and suicide. A Wellington man says his life has been destroyed by…
Survivors rejected: advocate
Southern survivors of sexual abuse are being turned away for important support at an alarming rate, leaving them…
New shelter for men escaping DV opens in QLD
Sheltered By Grace is a non-government funded Charity which is an accredited, level 3 Support Accommodation service based…
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Lake Alice and the legacy of abuse in state care on Māori
Advocates now calling for the Crown to do more to redress this collective loss to hapū from our “stolen…
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NSW inquiry into coercive control in domestic relationships claims abusive heterosexual women don’t control their partners except in rare cases
The NSW inquiry into coercive control in domestic relationships published its report this week. The report contains the following sickeningly…
US Boy Scouts reach $1.2 billion deal over sexual abuse cases
The Boy Scouts of America have reached a US$850 million (NZ$1.2 billion) agreement with attorneys representing some 60,000…
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Oranga Tamariki to shut Te Oranga facility after leaked video of child assault
The Oranga Tamariki care and protection residence in Christchurch where a young person was reportedly tackled and held…
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Canada discovers 751 unmarked graves at residential school
A First Nation in Canada’s Saskatchewan province is treating a now-defunct residential school as a “crime scene” following…
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Abuse in Care inquiry: Children given electric shocks lasting four minutes
People who were given electric shock treatment as a punishment while in the Lake Alice Psychiatric Hospital in…
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Abuse, torture and a deep state campaign of denial
It is well established that children were physically and sexually abused in state care in New Zealand over…
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Abuse In Childhood Raises Your Odds Of Facing Violence Later: University Of Auckland Study
Was your mother or stepmother ever slapped, hit, kicked, punched or beaten up? Did you live with anyone…
Engagement on National Strategy and Action Plans to eliminate family violence and sexual violence launched
The government is inviting feedback from tangata whenua, victim-survivors, communities throughout the country, service providers and individuals. The…
Supporting young men who are affected by suicide
People cope with grief in different ways, and the same holds true following a suicide. Many people will…
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Place for men to open up and talk about sexual trauma
A SPACE for male survivors of sexual violence has opened up in the heart of Tairawhiti. The official…
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Family Court Legislation Bill Submission
Male Survivors Bay of Plenty has joined through TOAH-NNEST Tauiwi Caucus network working group, for the Family Court…
Royal Commission hears of murder after state care violence
The Royal Commission into abuse in state and faith-based care has today heard from a man so affected…
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3 Things “Leaving Neverland” Reveals about Male Childhood Sexual Abuse
As a therapist who works primarily with male survivors of sexual abuse, I am grateful for the conversations that Leaving Neverland has sparked. As a society, we have still yet to fully understand or recognise how boys and men experience sexual assault and/or abuse.
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Saying sorry not enough
A day late and a dollar short. That was the phrase used by Dr Tom Doyle, a non-practising…
‘It’s time’: Support group for male sex abuse survivors plans move into Blenheim
A support and advocacy group for men who have experienced sexual abuse is looking to open a space…
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Apology by Catholic Church ‘shallow’
Cardinal John Dew described the abuse as unacceptable and indefensible, and said the church was deeply sorry. Photo:…
Whare Haumanu homeless hub set to open by winter
Work on a day shelter for Nelson’s homeless, Whare Haumanu, is progressing with an anticipated opening in May ahead of…
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Abuse in Care: Church’s dedicated phone line not connected
The head of Auckland’s Anglican Church says he is “highly embarrassed” after it was pointed out to him…
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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. The army gave evidence…
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Child sexual abuse victims re-traumatised in their fight for justice
Thousands of New Zealanders were sexually abused as children in state care and faith-based institutions, but will never…
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‘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,…
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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…
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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…
Sexual abuse survivor delivers powerful speech as she collects Australian of the Year award
Empowering sexual assault survivors and highlighting the importance of education as prevention is set to be the focus…
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…
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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…
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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. An…
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Scout leader facing multiple charges may have other victims
Police say a former Scout leader charged with historical sexual offences involving children over 40 years may have…
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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…
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Reliving abuse at Dilworth: ‘I was conditioned not to say anything’
Historical abuse suffered at the hands of some fellow students and staff at Dilworth School have been outlined…
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Former Christ’s College student recounts fearing for life during sexual assault
A former Christ’s College student sexually assaulted and abused by other students in the 1970s says it was…
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Abuse in Care Inquiry: ‘I was ashamed and felt totally trapped’
A man has presented a harrowing testimony of being terrified as a boy for every day of school…
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Marist Brother continued teaching despite known history of sexual abuse over decades
Evidence has revealed that the Marist Brothers knew one of their members was offending against children over decades,…
Catholic Church has ‘no understanding about trauma and sexual abuse’ – victim
Witnesses at the Abuse in Care Royal Commission have recounted gruelling memories of being abused while in the…
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Abused as a boy, man calls for independent investigation
A man who suffered horrific sexual abuse at two Dunedin schools says an independent body should be established…
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Abuse victim tells Royal Commission ‘boys at boarding schools are at risk’
A man abused while at a Catholic boarding school in the early 1950s says he is not convinced…
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Abuse hearing: Catholic Church told sexual abuse victim that abuse was not criminal, offered him $5000
A former Catholic boarding school student who was abused by a priest says the Catholic Church repeatedly tried…
Upper Hutt sexual abuse victim says abuser was quietly moved to South Island school
A former Catholic boarding school student who was abused by senior staff says one of them was quietly…
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Catholic Church abuse survivors describe ‘horrific’ experiences, trauma to Royal Commission
Survivors of abuse at the hands of Catholic clergymen have spoken of their shame, trauma and the struggle…
Royal Commission told Catholic Church needs to stop honouring paedophiles
A man who was sexually abused as a boy at St Patrick’s College, Silverstream only ever wanted the…
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Abuse survivor pleads with public to wake up to child abuse
A man who was in both faith-based and state care wants the public to wake up to historical…
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Survivors group calls for independent authority to redress abuse claims
A group representing survivors of abuse while in faith-based care believes victims could die before there is any…
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Abuse in Care: Catholic Church loses bid to keep names of abusers secret
The Catholic Church has lost its bid to keep the identities of perpetrators and those accused of covering…
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Survivors prepare for Abuse in Care redress hearings
The chair of the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care, Judge Coral Shaw, today declined all but one…
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A 15-year-old boy says a man picked him up from school, drove him to “the middle of nowhere” and tried to have sex with him.
Teacher Edwin John Downing is on trial at the High Court in Auckland. He has denied 13 charges,…
The impacts of child sexual abuse: A rapid evidence assessment
Research reviewed as part of a rapid evidence assessment shows that being a victim and survivor of CSA…
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Service centre for homeless to open next year after ‘whirlwind’ Rotary effort
A new hub for Nelson’s homeless is expected to be up and running in a few months. The…
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My Journey to Loving Myself Following Sexual Abuse
Sam Thinks details their journey to self-love following sexual abuse during childhood. They share what they have learnt…
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Australian police dismantle paedophile ring as 40 charged and 16 children removed from harm
Australian Federal Police (AFP) have charged 44 men and removed 16 children from harm after investigators dismantled a…
Defending state abuse: Follow the money
The cost to the Crown of fighting claims by victims of abuse in state care is finally revealed…
Abuse, torture and a deep state campaign of denial
t is well established that children were physically and sexually abused in state care in New Zealand over…
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Uni promises ‘rigorous’ inquiries into abuse allegation levelled at famed composer
Allegations of sexual assault and grooming have been raised by former students against famed Kiwi composer, the late…
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Stunning claim – cardinal ‘paid’ witnesses to convict George Pell using Vatican funds
Senior Italian Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu is suspected of paying A$1.14 million from Vatican funds to witnesses, to…
Church’s legal defence ‘dismantled’ after sex abuse pay-off thrown out
Hundreds of sexual abuse victims who received meagre sums of money from the Catholic Church in exchange for…
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Stan Walker opens up about physical, sexual abuse growing up – ‘It stuffed me up for years’
In an exclusive interview for TVNZ’s Sunday, Stan Walker bravely reveals to us the horrifying physical and sexual…
Dilworth case ‘unusual’ – Victims advocate
An advocate for victims of abuse in religious institutions says the Dilworth school case is unusual because the…
Dilworth headmaster speaks out after alleged sexual abuse of 17 boys casts ‘dark shadow’ over school
An Auckland boarding school has come forward to address historic allegations of sexual abuse against six of its…
Study suggests peer support recovery framework may be relevant for people who are facing the uncertainties presented by Covid-19
The emergence of Covid-19 disrupted most aspects of life, creating a high degree of uncertainty and unpredictability about…
Charities Services declines calls to reinvestigate Gloriavale
Alleged abuse, forced separation of families, poor healthcare, unsafe working conditions for young children. A culture of domination…
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Recovery processes within peer provision: testing the CHIME model using a mixed methods design
Previous studies have pointed the need for more research, which explores how peer provision brings about change associated…
Victorian government to review laws stopping sexual assault survivors sharing their story
The Victorian government has announced a review of laws preventing sexual assault survivors from speaking publicly about their…
‘Absolutely broken’: sexual violence advocate Louise Nicholas dumped by Government
Louise Nicholas taught Kiwis how to speak about sexual violence. Now, she believes the Government wants to silence…
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Gloriavale’s sexual assault policy asks victims to ‘forgive’ abusers, gives offenders three chances to stop
Sexual assault victims at the secretive religious Gloriavale sect are made to meet with their abuser and forgive…
Royal Commission launches separate probe into Marylands abuse
Abuse of children at Marylands School in Christchurch from the 1950s to the 1980s will be the subject…
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Mental Health Peer Specialists and Their Vision for a Civil Rights Movement
Many who have mental illness disabilities suffer from isolation and are disconnected from others. They can experience social…
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Research article: The Polite Abuser: Using Politeness Theory To Examine Emotional Abuse
Over the last few decades more and more cultural attention has been paid to intimate partner violence, especially…
New domestic violence stats show psychological abuse as common as physical
New family violence statistics gathered by the Ministry of Justice show psychological abuse is just as common as…
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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…
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Rape Crisis renamed; OCASA to work with all genders
For the first time in its four-decade history, Dunedin’s Rape Crisis centre will work with sexual abuse victims…
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Ribbons tied to fence of Catholic Cathedral to honour victims of abuse
Ribbons have been tied to the fence of the Catholic Cathedral in downtown Auckland by attendees and witnesses…
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Majority of sexual violence incidents reported to police are children or young people
In a report by the Ministry of Justice, it is revealed that the majority of 23,000 sexual violence…
Abuse survivors not compensated enough, Commission hears
Two lawyers who have represented more than 1000 abuse survivors have told the Royal Commission no victim has…
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11 percent of reported sexual violence cases end in conviction – report
Less than a third of sexual violence cases reported to the police make it court, according to a…
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Abuse in Care inquiry: Number of claimants increasing – law firm
Two lawyers who represent claimants who were abused while in state or faith-based care say the number of…
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Confidentiality clauses: Bishops ‘lack moral leadership’
Unfortunate statement from the New Zealand arm of Survivors Abused by Priests (SNAP) criticises attempt by Male Survivors…
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Paper: Violent crime against children with disabilities: A nationwide prospective birth cohort-study
The rate of violent victimization against children with disabilities is thought to be lower than the rate for…
Sex offender in inquiry meetings: Minister says her hands are tied
Warning: This story discusses issues related to rape and sexual violence. Internal Affairs Minister Tracey Martin says she…
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Royal Commission: Calls for commissioner Paul Gibson to step down
The commissioner embroiled in the latest scandal at the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care says…
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Royal Commission: Minister’s confidence ‘has been shaken’
Internal Affairs Minister Tracey Martin has refused to express confidence in the leadership of the Royal Commission of…
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Video – Male Survivor: You Are Not Alone
Christopher Anderson helps de-stigmitize male sexual abuse and promote male survivors mental health and healing. https://youtu.be/2J2c1LjO5tM by APA…
Three brave male survivors of childhood sexual abuse speak about what they endured, and how they are healing
Watch the video on the TVNZ website. By Sunday (1 News now)Published in TVNZ 1 News Now17 Sept 2018
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