The SAMSSA Forum

The Service Assisting Male Survivors of Sexual Assault (SAMSSA) within CRCC is hosting a free forum on June 7 2024 which provides an opportunity for professionals, survivors and the community to join in discussion on the impact of sexual violence on male survivors and pathways to healing. 

The issue of sexual violence for male survivors, has not had as much attention as it deserves. We know that child sexual assault impacts 1 in 6 boys in Australia, and 1 in 16 men are sexually assaulted throughout their lifetime. We know that adult male survivours of child sexual abuse are overrepresented in all systems. The SAMSSA forum aims to reduce the isolation of this issue in the community by coming together and raising awareness. We have approached a number of expert  speakers to form our panel for the day, including survivor and advocate Harrison James (Your Reference Ain’t Relevant Campaign), Allistair Jones (EveryMan), Tim Bavinton (former SHFPACT CEO and founding member of SAMSSA), Sue Webeck (Domestic Violence Crisis Service), Associate Professor Vanita Parekh (ANU College of Health and Medicine), and Dale Tolliday (New Street Services). The time allocated to each speaker is up to 20 minutes with open space for conversations and discussions following each panel session. A QR code will be available on the day for the audience to submit any anonymous questions that they might have during the sessions. 

Attendance is open to anyone over the age of 16 who would like to learn more about the nuances of this issue. Survivors over the age of 16 and their non-offending supporters are also welcome to attend.

Accessibility Information: The venue is wheelchair accessible, and Auslan interpreters will be available throughout the duration of the forum. Please contact CRCC for further accessibility requirements.

For additional information please visit https://crcc.org.au/samssa-for...