Japan's welfare ministry to conduct survey on male sexual trauma

Japan's welfare ministry is creating for the first time a survey specifically focusing on boys and men victimized by sexual violence, ministry sources said Monday.With little social awareness of the issue, the ministry wants to quickly create a support system for male victims of sexual violence by securing a better grasp of the situation, they said.The shame and fear that they will not be believed prevent many male victims from speaking about their experiences or seeking help, according to support organizations.The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has set up a research group to determi…READ FULL ARTICLE