Survivors Anon (IOM) News & Updates
Stay up-to-date with the latest news and updates from Survivors Anon (IOM). Our support group provides help and support to male survivors of physical, sexual, and/or childhood abuse. We are dedicated to raising awareness about the impact of abuse on survivors and their families.
Stronger Together: Men Helping Men on the Isle of Man
Across the Isle of Man, a quiet but powerful movement is growing: men supporting other men through life’s challenges. Whether it’s mental health struggles, isolation, family pressures, work stress, or personal crisis, more men are beginning to recognise that they don’t have to face difficulties alone.
Why Male Victims Don’t Always Seek Help — And How to Find Support
For many male victims of abuse—whether domestic, physical, sexual, or emotional—reaching out for help can be one of the hardest steps in a person’s life. Social expectations, stigma, fear of not being believed, and...
Breaking the Silence: Men, Domestic Abuse, and Support on the Isle of Man
Breaking the Silence: Domestic abuse is often discussed as a problem that primarily affects women, but this narrow framing can unintentionally leave many victims invisible. On the Isle of Man, as elsewhere, men can and do experience abuse at the hands of a wife, girlfriend, or husband, yet their stories are...
Abuse of 233 boys at secondary schools in Ireland
Spiritans reveal 233 boys at secondary schools in Ireland and abroad accused 77 priests of abuse
A total 57 allege abuse on campus of Blackrock College in south Dublin
Knottfield: Manx government apologises for child abuse failings
Knottfield Children's Home was closed in 1983
The Isle of Man government has apologised for historical mistakes that contributed to abuse at a children's home in the 1970s and 1980s.
Child Abuse and Neglect
The warning signs of child abuse and neglect aren't always obvious. But by learning to recognize the signs of a problem, you can make a huge difference in a child’s life.
Help for Men Who are Being Abused
Domestic abuse against men can take the form of physical violence, emotional, verbal, or sexual abuse. Whatever your circumstances, though, you can find help and break free from an abusive relationship.
Isle of Man's first facility for sex offence victims to open
The Isle of Man is to open its first dedicated facility for victims of sexual offences.
Man Imprisoned For Sexually Abusing His Four Step Children
A 58 year old male has been put behind bars for 18 years for sexually abusing his four step children.
Specialist support offered to sexual abuse victims
The Isle of Man Constabulary's Public Protection Unit says those who report a sexual offence will be offered specialist support and advice.
Services for Isle of Man sex abuse victims 'unacceptable'
Victims of sexual abuse on the Isle of Man are being let down due to a lack of specialist services, a Manx politician said.
Currently, many alleged victims, including children, have to travel to the UK for forensic examinations.