Posted: Sat 3rd Apr 2021
Man who suffered “horrific sexual abuse” at the hands of foster dad speaks of how North Wales charity helped change his life
A man has bravely spoken of how he overcame suicidal feelings and years of alcohol misuse after being sexually abused by his foster father at the age of 13.
Paul, now 42, said he owed his life to counsellors at the Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (RASASC) North Wales who gave him one-to-one support to help him recover from his horrific childhood experiences and rebuild his life.
He was speaking after it was revealed RASASC NW – which receives funding from North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Arfon Jones – has been awarded the Lime Culture Independent Accreditation Programme Quality Mark for achieving the Quality Standards for Services Supporting Male Victims/Survivors of Sexual Violence.
North Wales man suffered in silence after horrific sexual abuse at the age of 13
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CASH seized from criminals is being put to good use in recruiting a new generation of young hospice volunteers. St David’s Hospice, which provides hospice care to adult patients across Conwy, Gwynedd and Anglesey, is hoping to attract a new wave of recruits to help run its growing list of outdoor fundraising events and endurance challenges. Staff will engage with schools, colleges and youth groups in a bid to reach young people aged 16 and over who may be looking for a new challenge in life, especially individuals who are at a higher risk of committing crime. Thanks to a grant of £2,410 from a special fund distributed by North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Arfon Jones, the hospice can press ahead with a new social media recruitment campaign and purchase new high visibility safety vests and IT equipment for use at event and to deliver presentations and new polo shirts for volunteers.