Offenders Are Not Victims
I was recently asked a question about my past that triggered a response I believe relevant to share. A private glimpse into who I chose to become or more importantly …
But what about the Offender?
I have witnessed the open wounds of a razor blade that erratically cuts a young victim’s skin as she tries to find relief from the horrors of rape. I have …
A Young Victim’s Voice – Change is Needed
I want to share my story in the hope that it will raise awareness and lead to change. Unfortunately, I have come across several sexual abusers in my life. What …
He left and everything changed – a mother’s reflections
“Not a single day goes by I don’t think of him. Not a single night where he isn’t my last thought before sleep” Shirley Way, mother of Troy Minto. Well. …
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Male Sexual Abuse – A Survivor Speaks Out
At the age of 47 years old, Mark sat down to write a farewell letter to his 19-year-old son, to explain to him the act of suicide that he was …
Lovely Libby
When asked if I would like to contribute to this very personal page of emotional writings I thought I would use the journal I wrote in when the early days …
The murder of my 21-year-old daughter Ashlee Edwards.
In the early hours of Friday 27 July 2012 I woke to something on my legs kicking it off it was my son trying to climb on our bed I …
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My brother doesn’t have a voice anymore, but I am his voice and I love him
One morning I got a phone call from my mum at 5am to tell me Matt was missing, this was a call I never saw coming, could never ever imagine …
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Your home is your castle
Home invasion is a label used by the public, the Police, New Zealand Lawmakers, the Crown and the Judges to describe a series of crimes committed against victims in their …
Nothing Can Prepare You For The Loss Of Your Child
My worst nightmare became reality when Michael was beaten, robbed and left to die alone in the street. The Sensible Sentencing Group Trust helped me through the grief, through his …
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