Back on Track

Back on Track - a short film created by survivors for survivors. Amazingly moving and inspiring. Take care of yourself while watching.

Here is the link http://www.secasa.com.au/index.php/survivors/1032/443

Don't Give Up

Mike Lew clip - Don't Give Up - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nnp4MQ5I5Ss&feature=related

'I Didn't F@$k it up' by Katie Goodman

At a recent conference on 'Understanding Childhood Sexual Abuse' Mike Lew (author of Victims No Longer) introduced us all to this song as a 'survivor song'. Here is the link to the video  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sdn3O6aaMNc

The Spirit Within

I went on some great training last week with Christiane Sanderson, author of 'The Warrior Within'. She spoke about her new book 'The Spirit Within' which aims to 'provide an opportunity for survivors, religious institutions and faith communities to gain a deeper understanding of religious sexual abuse (RSA)'.

If you are interested in having a look - the link is below.
http://oneinfour.org.uk/wordpress/?page_id=620

Boys and Men and Healing (Link here)

 

 From the website... (Link above)

"Boys and Men Healing is a powerful evocation of a complex, deeply felt issue that affects not just sexually abused boys and men, but each and every one of us living in a society that has come so late to recognize this prevalent problem, and is still struggling about whether and how to prevent it and heal its victims."

Male Sexual Abuse Survivors Stand Together

'The topic is taboo, surrounded by stigma and shame. People don't often talk about childhood sexual abuse, a silent and devastating epidemic, but a staggering number of men live with the lasting effects every day.

According to reports, one in every six men was molested as a child. For the first time in television history, 200 male sexual abuse survivors stand together to lift the veil of shame'.

Click on the blog title for the link to more information and to view the video!

Child abuse increasing....

NSPCC says child sex abuse has risen to 64 crimes a day

At least 64 children are sexually abused every day in England and Wales, figures obtained by the NSPCC suggest. More than 23,000 offences - including rape, incest and gross indecency - were recorded by police in 2009-10, an 8% increase on 2008-9, the charity said. For the first time, its research also looked at the age of abusers and found a quarter were aged under 18. One in four victims was aged 11 or under.
The Home Office said the figures were "appalling". The figures for recorded sex crimes against children were obtained through a successful NSPCC freedom of information request to all 43 police forces in England and Wales. The figures showed that more than half of the victims were aged between 12 and 15, one in four was aged five to 11, and more than 1,000 were aged four or younger.

 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-13542007 

Sexual abuse of children in Britain is increasing at an alarming rate

 New figures obtained through the Freedom of Information Act reveal that the sexual abuse of children in Britain is increasing at an alarming rate. One 16 year-old girl from Kent, who was abused by her half-brother, gives her story. Click on the blog title to be taken to the link.

Bob Balfour on surviving childhood sexual abuse.

Click title to go to link

A movement of survivors courageously deciding to create, express, and share their voices

 Click on the title above to be taken to the link to an inspirational video created by a male survivor... Please take care of yourselves while watching.

Specialist websites provide key support for male sexual abuse survivors?

I read this summery of research with interest and wondered whether men would rather access on-line support rather than speak with someone face to face. I know both have advantages - and online things can be shared anonymously.

This also links to what I aim to explore with my research - How and when do men decide to seek help? Where to they go? Are they aware of the support available - If you would like to share your experiences of seeking help I would very much like to hear from you.

Are you an Adult Male Survivor of Childhood Sexual Abuse?

Often men's voices are not heard, particularly concerning the subject of childhood sexual abuse. Learning about the process of help seeking is a vital step towards advancing knowledge and understanding of this area. 

By participating in this research, you can provide valuable information about your experiences, whether you have sought help or not, which will improve understanding of the aspects involved in the process of help-seeking for males.

To take part in this research, or for more information, please contact me via email at nicole.nicholls.1@city.ac.uk. 

Thank you