A new report published by SurvivorsUK has found that nearly half of gay and bisexual men have experienced sexual assault. The groundbreaking research is some of the first of its kind looking into gay and bisexual men’s experience of sexual violence in the UK. The research, which was carried out by the polling company Survation […]
SurvivorsUK launches new symbol to raise awareness about male victims of sexual abuse and assault
For immediate release 5th February 2018 SurvivorsUK launches new symbol to raise awareness about male victims of sexual abuse and assault London, UK, February 5th 2018 – On Monday 5th February and on the occasion of the 2018 Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week, SurvivorsUK has launched a new campaign aimed at acknowledging male victims or sexual abuse […]
BBC Radio 4 Charity Appeal launched by Louis Theroux proves to be a success
London, UK, July 19th 2017 – On Sunday 16th July, Louis Theroux, producer, filmmaker and broadcaster, launched an appeal on BBC Radio 4 on behalf of the male rape and sexual abuse charity SurvivorsUK. The appeal has led to a huge amount of interest in the charity – both from donors and from survivors seeking […]
Louis Theroux presents BBC Radio 4 Appeal for male rape and sexual abuse charity SurvivorsUK
London, UK, July 14th 2017 – On Sunday 16th July, Louis Theroux, producer, filmmaker and broadcaster, will present an appeal on BBC Radio 4 on behalf of the male rape and sexual abuse charity SurvivorsUK. On average it takes 26 years for a man to speak out about sexual abuse or rape. The appeal tells […]
SurvivorsUK’s client wins Prestigious National Award
John Wills, who was abused as a child but came to SUK for help has been given a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Directory of Social Change. ‘Apart from being an inspiration to many John has turned his life around and is now helping many others. It is especially appropriate that this award is announced […]
Latest MBARC Report is Wake-up Call
The report by MBARC commissioned by the London Mayor is a wake-up call for society and services throughout London. It highlights the paucity of provision of services for adult men who have been raped or sexually abused either in childhood or subsequently. Around one third of both female and male victims have a pre-existing […]
Sexual Abuse in Football – 2
The recent figures released by the police showing that 639 referrals have been received by Operation Hydrant from the NSPCC helpline and directly from police forces about those who have been abused and that 83 potential suspects have been identified and 98 football clubs have been impacted come as no surprise but with great sadness. […]
Sexual Abuse in Football
The revelation on the Victoria Derbyshire show by former Newcastle United footballer David Eatock that he was abused by coach George Ormond between the ages of 18 and 21 demonstrates that the abuse is of adults as well as children. This country is facing a tsunami of revelations about a much loved institution which, yet […]
Survivors UK welcomes the first ever Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week next week
SurvivorsUK will be hosting an open day on the occasion of the first National Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week. Everyone can play a role in raising awareness about sexual abuse and sexual violence and this is a great opportunity to start a nationwide discussion on the prevalence of sexual violence, its harm and […]
Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week 2016 to launch at City Hall, London
The first ever Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week kicks off with a ground-breaking launch at London’s City Hall next month. Organisers hope the nationwide week-long series of events, from 1st – 7th February, will spread the message that any form of sexual abuse and violence is unacceptable. The seven-day programme aims to generate discussion among the general […]