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Contents

Preface iii
Acknowledgements iv
1 . Introduction and purpose
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1.1 Abuse during wars , conflict and migration
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1.2 Sexual abuse of boys and men
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1.3 Mental health problems and the importance of help
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1.4 The purpose of the manual
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1.5 Focus areas
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1.6 Who is the manual for ?
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1.7 How to use the manual
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1.8 The manual ’ s structure
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1.9 Introduction to five stories about boys and men exposed to sexual violence
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Ibrahim
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Louis
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Kumar
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Ali
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Rodney
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2 . What is useful to know about trauma , reactions to trauma , resilience and culture 27
2.1 Human rights are a foundation of the work 28 2.2 How to be a good helper 33 2.3 Trauma 36 2.4 Reactions and symptoms related to severe trauma / stress disorders 41 2.5 Traumatic events and changes in perceptions of the world and oneself 45 2.6 The five stories : focusing on reactions and symptoms 48 2.7 Cultural considerations in working with survivors after sexual violation 53 2.8 The notion of “ vulnerability ” and identifying people in a situation of vulnerability 60