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Things you need to know about sexual abuse and rape de Castro, Nancy; Animal, Stef

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Dunedin, [N.Z.] Rape Crisis Dunedin 2007Description: 14 p. : col. ill. ; 21 cmSubject(s): DDC classification:
  • 362.8830993 DEC
Summary: This New Zealand-based booklet is addressed primarily to young people. It defines sexual abuse and rape and challenges myths about these topics. The booklet includes a case study followed by a discussion of the issues that emerge from the incident described, such as being drunk when the abuse or rape happened. Suggestions are listed for accessing help and for supporting friends who have experienced sexual abuse or rape. The authors present a range of possibilities in relation to what might happen to an abuser when abuse is disclosed; this includes situations of whānau meetings to resolve issues and prosecution not proceeding through lack of evidence. The booklet also provides a section on keeping safe, guidelines specifically for young men, and information for people who have sexually abused.
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This New Zealand-based booklet is addressed primarily to young people. It defines sexual abuse and rape and challenges myths about these topics. The booklet includes a case study followed by a discussion of the issues that emerge from the incident described, such as being drunk when the abuse or rape happened. Suggestions are listed for accessing help and for supporting friends who have experienced sexual abuse or rape. The authors present a range of possibilities in relation to what might happen to an abuser when abuse is disclosed; this includes situations of whānau meetings to resolve issues and prosecution not proceeding through lack of evidence. The booklet also provides a section on keeping safe, guidelines specifically for young men, and information for people who have sexually abused.

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