New Zealanders speak up to bring sexual abuse and harassment out of the darkness. These are their stories presented as part of a six-part series.

Producer and host: Georgina Campbell
Audio editor: James Irwin
Sound and video production: Mark Mitchell
Executive producer: Frances Cook
Editor: Andrew Laxon

To watch the trailer video and read the story behind the series, visit nzherald.co.nz/speakingsecrets

Helpline Resources

If you've ever experienced sexual assault or abuse and need to talk to someone call Rape Crisis NZ: 0800 883300 or for a local branch detail, visit http://www.rapecrisisnz.org.nz/
You can also call the confidential crisis helpline on: 0800 227 233 (08002B SAFE).
If it's an emergency and you feel that you or someone else is at risk, call 111.
Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse has resources specifically for men here https://malesurvivor.nz/contact/
Women's Refuge operates a free national crisis line 24/7 on 0800 REFUGE or 0800 733 843 or visit www.womensrefuge.org.nz
Shine runs a free national helpline 9am-11pm every day on 0508 744 633 www.2shine.org.nz
White Ribbon aims to eliminate men's violence towards women, focusing this year on sexual violence and the issue of consent. You can visit www.whiteribbon.org.nz