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INTRODUCTION
1 . Introduction and purpose
In part one we provide background information on sexual abuse of boys and men , and practical information about the manual and its purpose , use and structure . We have chosen to present five fictional stories that contain elements of clinical experience and professional literature . The stories illustrate the experiences of individuals exposed to sexual violence and provide elements of context . They also describe feelings that survivors often struggle to manage after such experiences , and provide information that can be used in conversations with survivors . It is important to emphasise that , while trauma can originate in a single event , it is frequently caused by serial experiences over time combined with pressured life situations .