Care Leavers' Association

Duncan, who runs SurvivorsManchester, is conducting research into the use of virtual sources of help for male survivors of childhood sexual abuse. This project has received ethical approval from the University of Manchester and is being supervised by Dr Terry Hanley, who can be contacted with any concerns at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 A description of the project, written by Duncan, is below and more information can be found about SurvivorsManchester at http://www.survivorsmanchester.org.uk.

 ‘The Internet, Online Support Services and specialist Websites are playing an important role in the healing process for many male survivors of childhood sexual abuse and rape. I personally found it useful during my own disclosure and healing and I have met many other guys that have used and continue to use these sites. But just exactly what role cyberspace is playing is under researched... and that’s where I come in! I want to find out how big or small of a role the internet has played in men’s healing; what was helpful and what wasn’t; why guys used internet services in favour of traditional services; what guys would like to see in the future. So I am placing this notice on the virtual pin board of cyberspace in the hope that male survivors will see it and may like to contribute. All participants will remain anonymous, as will their answers and opinions. More information is available by logging onto:

www.virtuallyhelping.co.uk’

For more information, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

This is an independent piece of research and not a Care Leavers’ Association project.