Paths of healing from sexual violence for Māori

Sexual violence is a worldwide problem with millions of people having experienced it at least once during their lifetime. Despite prevention efforts, sexual violence rates are increasing. One promising area of prevention is educating the public about the damaging effects sexual violence has on the survivor and their relationships both personally and socially. Despite this, an accurate reflection of this socially driven disease is unknown in New Zealand. The aim of this research project is to gain an insight into the various healing paths chosen by Māori who suffer from sexual violence and an understanding into how they gain wellbeing, wholeness and healing.