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The husband of a woman attacked a decade ago whilst at school set up a sting using Facebook to trap her alleged attacker. The Daily Mail has the story here.
Sharing – Trauma, Fear & the Past
I really like the way Katie has tried to simplify what goes on in our brains, and how someone with a traumatic childhood may have some difficulty in how the brain processes threats. Or, in her words: “This is why when we encounter the everyday fuzz that either consciously or unconsciously reminds us of our…
Sharing – Half of men have had unwanted sexual experiences, UK study finds
We have always kind of known that the estimates for all survivors is low because of underreporting, especially for men, where reporting is actually pretty uncommon. What this study is suggesting is that the numbers we typically rely on, are significantly lower than the reality.
Link – What it feels like: An abuse survivor’s tale
This is one powerful victim statement to the court. I think many survivors can identify with it, even as it may be difficult to read. Australia’s most notorious paedophile priest Gerald Ridsdale will spend at least another three years behind bars after admitting to sexually abusing more children. The 83-year-old man now has 161 convictions…
Link – Were you silent about sexual abuse in your childhood? You’re not alone
“I think if we were to have a really honest and open conversation with almost anyone in our own family or social circle — whatever class of society we belong to — we would soon realise that practically everyone we know has a personal account of being sexually abused as a child. Are some of…