Improve the wellbeing of male victims/survivors of sexual violence through peer support services

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Status:
Ongoing
Lead agency:
Ministry of Social Development

Budget 2019 provided funding to reduce the severity and duration of trauma-related symptoms experienced by male victims/survivors of sexual violence. Current access to peer support and group-peer support services for male victims/survivors will be expanded.

Workshops were held with existing providers to define service guidelines.  A funding allocation model was developed and the Ministry of Social Development worked with providers on accreditation. 

Funding has been increased and new long-term contracts have been established.