Welcome to Pooky Ponders, the podcast where I explore big questions with brilliant people.  I’m Pooky Knightsmith and I’m your host.  

Welcome to Pooky Ponders, the podcast where I explore big questions with brilliant people.  I’m Pooky Knightsmith and I’m your host.  

Today’s question is “How can we help more men speak up about rape?” and I’m in conversation with Ross McGill

Ross’s blog post “The Burden Of 32 Years Of Silence” https://www.teachertoolkit.co.uk/2018/08/18/sexual-abuse/

Teacher Toolkit Website: https://www.teachertoolkit.co.uk/2018/08/18/sexual-abuse/

Books: https://amzn.to/2YoNfEb

Twitter: https://twitter.com/RossMcGill and https://twitter.com/TeacherToolkit

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teachertoolkit/

Further information for anyone affected by male rape

Survivors UK – Male Rape and Sexual Abuse Support

survivorsuk.org

“If you have been subjected to male rape or sexual abuse, one of your biggest challenges will be taking the decision to talk to someone. At Survivors UK we know this can seem an enormous and daunting step. Anxiety and fear are among the most common emotions experienced by the abused. But these feelings do become easier and people can, and do, successfully go on to explore their past and its links with today in making sense of recurring problems. We offer emotional support by our Chat Service and SMS and we’ll do our best to point you in the right direction.”

Rape Crisis

Helpline: 0808 802 9999 (12-2.30 & 7-9.30)

rapecrisis.org.uk

National Organisation offering support and counselling for those affected by rape and sexual abuse.

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