Shamed into Silence: The hidden victims of male ‘honour abuse’.

June 21, 2022

Sexual Abuse & Exploitation SSI Team

Shamed into Silence: The hidden victims of male ‘honour abuse’.

Most people have heard about 'honour abuse' of women, but men can be hidden victims too. Coming from conservative religious communities, they can find themselves having to hide anything from sexual abuse to domestic violence, to their sexuality, because to speak out could dishonour their families.

Shamed into silence: The hidden victims of male 'honour' abuse - BBC Newsnight - YouTube

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SSI Team

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