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New family violence statistics gathered by the Ministry of Justice show psychological abuse is just as common as physical abuse in New Zealand. A recently released report, The ‘Offences by Family Members’, contains findings likely to influence future funding for…

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 doesn’t just happen to women. While the scale of Sinaga’s…

For the first time in its four-decade history, Dunedin’s Rape Crisis centre will work with sexual abuse victims of all genders. The shift is part of a major overhaul of the organisation, which also includes changing its name to the…

Ribbons have been tied to the fence of the Catholic Cathedral in downtown Auckland by attendees and witnesses from the Royal Commission into Abuse. Survivors and supporters walked the short distance from the Rydges Hotel, where the Royal Commission into…

In a report by the Ministry of Justice, it is revealed that the majority of 23,000 sexual violence incidents reported to police during the past five years were experienced by children or young people. The report also reveals that for…

Two lawyers who have represented more than 1000 abuse survivors have told the Royal Commission no victim has ever received adequate compensation for what they suffered. Two lawyers who have represented more than 1000 abuse survivors have told the Royal…

Less than a third of sexual violence cases reported to the police make it court, according to a new report released by the Ministry of Justice. Less than a third of sexual violence cases reported to the police make it…

Two lawyers who represent claimants who were abused while in state or faith-based care say the number of people who have come forward is growing. Read full article…

Unfortunate statement from the New Zealand arm of Survivors Abused by Priests (SNAP) criticises attempt by Male Survivors Otago to expand male survivors access to support services. The leadership of SNAP Aotearoa, quoted in the article, has maligned a recent…

The rate of violent victimization against children with disabilities is thought to be lower than the rate for children without disabilities but several studies shows otherwise. This paper is available at Science Direct December 2019