Ken Clearwater
Advocate for male survivors says Catholic apology is overdue
The Catholic Church is apologising to survivors of abuse within the church. Cardinal John Dew made the apology at the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care on behalf of the bishops and congregational… Audio
Rare voice for male sex abuse victims recognised
A Queen's Birthday Honour recipient hopes his award will bring the challenges faced by male sexual abuse survivors into the spotlight.
'Brutalised inside and then I had to live with that shame'
Two sexual abuse survivors from Burnham Military Camp near Christchurch have spoken publicly about the horrors they endured.
Sex offenders still sharing prison cells despite Davis' promise
Hundreds of sex offenders are being placed in shared prison cells despite warnings that it is dangerous and should be stopped. This despite a promise by the Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis on this… Audio
New figures on sexual abuse prompt renewed calls for inquiry
ACC says between 2012 and 2016 there was an almost 90 per cent increase in new sensitive claims lodged for male victims of sexual abuse. It's prompted renewed calls for a public apology and… Audio
Double bunking aggravating prison sex attacks - advocacy group
An advocacy group for male survivors of sexual assaults says research into prison sex attacks is needed. Audio
Man abused in state care scoffing at new fast-track process
An advocate for sexual abuse victims says fast-tracking of historical abuse cases is only part of the answer. Audio
Govt urged to act over delays in settling abuse caims
Disability Rights Commissioner, Paul Gibson.and Ken Clearwater is the chair of the Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse Trust. Audio
Extradition ordered on child sex charges - but challenged
The Justice Minister has ruled a former Catholic brother should be extradited back to Australia to face 252 child sex charges, but his lawyers have immediately challenged that. Audio
Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse trust happy with funding
More now on the ten million dollar boost for sexual violence victim support services. A portion of that money will for the first time specifically target help for boys and men. Audio
Will a convicted child molester gone on trial in Australia?
A convicted child molester who abused boys as a Catholic brother has appeared in court as Australia seeks to extradite him, after his surprise return to New Zealand on Friday. Audio
Govt asked to get involved in abuse allegations
The government's being urged to get involved in investigation of sexual abuse claims within New Zealand's Catholic Church. Audio
Sexual abuse counselling funding
We discuss the matter with Ken Clearwater of the Male Sexual Abuse Survivors Trust, and Edward, a victim of sexual abuse. Audio
Manager of Trust Reacts to Verdict
The Manager of the Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse Trust, Ken Clearwater was at the High Court in Christchurch. Audio