Theme 03
Sexual Trauma & Its Long-Term Impact
Understanding what happens when trauma remains unaddressed
Translate knowledge about childhood sexual abuse and sexual violence into accessible discussions about long-term psychological, embodied, relational and social effects, while highlighting pathways towards recovery.
- childhood sexual abuse
- disclosure
- silence
- intergenerational trauma
- survivor agency
- recovery
In plain language
Insights
Plain-language publication summary2026
When faith can both support and complicate healing
Explores how religion and spirituality can shape trauma recovery, revealing the complex ways faith may provide meaning, coping and support while also complicating survivors’ efforts to process and integrate traumatic experiences.
From the publication
‘I just want the pain to go away’: religious coping and sexual trauma recovery in South African, marginalised contexts. Culture, Health & Sexuality, 28(2), 275 to 287, 2026.
The scholarly record
Publications
Presentations
Conference presentations
| Year | Presentation | Event | Place | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Sexual and Gender-Based ViolenceCatalysing Change Enhancing Evidence-Based Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Policies (SRHR) In Challenging Times | Academic Network for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Policy (ANSER) International Conference | Brussels, Belgium | Moderated panel discussion |
The six themes
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An invitation to dialogue