HAVOCA Survey

HAVOCA Survey

Please help us to collect child abuse statistics so that we can support our growing database that informs, educates and provides insight into the challenging world of victim care. Your results are completely anonymous and the data collected will only be shared with genuine organisations and trusts without any connection to the individuals who helped compile the information. You can find HAVOCA’s Privacy Policy here.

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There are a total of twenty five multiple choice questions with the option for comments at the bottom of the page.  The HAVOCA survey should take between 5 – 10 mins to complete. *Asterix mark a compulsory question.

HAVOCA Survivors Survey - Questions

* Are you male or female?

Male Female

* How old are you now?

Under 18 18 - 25 25 -35 36 - 45 46 - 55 56 - 65 66 - 75 76 - 85 86 - 95 over 95

* Where are you from?

UK Rest of Europe North America South America Africa Middle East Asia Australia

* Marital Status

Single Married Divorced Widowed Cohabiting with partner

* What types of child abuse did you suffer from?

Physical Abuse Psychological Abuse Sexual Abuse Emotional Abuse

* Age of Abuse - Select the ages that the abuse took place (please select as many age bands as necessary to cover the period)

Under 2 2 - 4 5 - 7 8 - 10 11 - 12 13 - 15 16 and over

* Number of abusers - how many abusers did you have?

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 or more

* Type of Abuser - which title/s best reflect the perpetrator of the abuser? Check a title for each abuser.

Father Mother Grandfather Grandmother Brother Sister Aunty Uncle Cousin Carer Step Father Step Mother Foster Father Foster Mother Social Worker Religious Leader Family Friend Teacher Youth worker/leader Other

* Frequency of Abuse - which statement best fits the frequency of your abuse?

I was abused once or twice I was abused once or twice a year I was abused once or twice a month I was abused once or twice a week I was abused once or twice a day I was abused more than once or twice a day I know I was abused but I don't know how many times

* Were you ever abused by more than one perpetrator at once?

Yes No I don't know

* Did you ever report your abuser to the authorities?

Yes, when it was happening or shortly afterwards Yes, many years later No I don't remember

* Was your report taken seriously?

Yes No Not sure Not applicable

* Was the perpetrator ever taken to court?

Yes No Not sure Not applicable

* If so, were they convicted?

Yes No Not sure Not applicable

If you answered 'Yes' to the above question, please provide more detail

* Have you ever received compensation for the abuse?

Yes No Not sure

* Have you ever had therapy for issues caused by your past childhood trauma?

Yes No Not sure

* How many therapists have you had?

0 1 2 3 4 5 or more

* In total how long have you been in therapy for?

Never 0 - 6 months 6 - 12 months 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 years 6 years More than 6 years

On a scale of 0 to 10 how useful has therapy been in helping your recovery? (please skip this question if you've never had therapy)

make a selection...0 Completely ineffectual12345 Average678910 Extremely effective

If you've had therapy, how much have you spent on it? (please convert to approximate GBP/UK pounds)

It was free 0 - 500 501 - 1000 1001 - 1500 1501 - 2000 2001 - 2500 2501 - 3000 3001 or over

* How old were you when you first told someone about the abuse?

Under 10 10 - 14 15 - 18 19 - 25 26 - 30 31 - 35 36 - 40 41 - 45 46 - 50 51 - 55 56 - 60 61 or older I haven't told anyone

* Who was the first person you told?

Spouse Partner Friend Family Member Colleague Teacher Youth Worker Police/Authorities Forum/Chat Room Stranger Other I haven't told anyone

* If 0 points meant you still suffered from the abuse and 100 points meant you were totally healed, where would you put yourself on the scale?

make a selection...05101520253035404550556065707580859095+

* Have you ever suffered from any of the following ailments? Please tick all that apply

Depression Mood swings Self harm Suicidal thoughts/tendencies Suicide attempts Anxiety Personality disorders Eating disorders Obesity Violence PTSD Flashbacks Sexual Problems Addictions Relationship Problems Low self-esteem None of the above

Thank you for taking part in this survey. Please feel free to add any comments here;

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