It is secretive, often unseen, often unreported but, as Rosemary and Mike Riddell discovered, the impact of child sexual abuse is long-lasting and corrosive.
By Frank Film
If you or someone close to you has been impacted by sexual abuse, help is available:
Safe to Talk - 0800 044 334 or text 4334
Rape Crisis - 0800 883 300
Te Puna Oranga - 03 381 8472
Male Survivors Aotearoa - malesurvivor.nz
Lifeline - 0800 543 354
Youthline - 0800 376 633, free text 234
What's Up - 0800 942 8787 (for 5-18 year olds)
ACC Sensitive Claims - 0800 735566 or findsupport.co.nz
Women's Refuge - 0800 733 843
Shine (for domestic abuse) - 0508 744 633
Kidsline (for people up to 18 years) - 0800 54 37 54
If you or someone else is in immediate danger call 111
5 авг 2021