SC: Male Victims Suffer Equal Trauma From Sexual Violence
The Philippine Supreme Court has made a landmark ruling recognizing that male victims of sexual violence suffer the same level of trauma as female victims. This decision is expected to improve support and legal considerations for male survivors.
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