In the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) the demographic is such that 50% of members are survivors of child abuse. (https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/child-abuse-military-1.3421708)

Keeping this in mind and the high rate of people becoming abusive in the military, as can be seen with the sexual assaults crisis to the point that there was a class action lawsuit against the CAF.

I had an idea of doing something that would encourage people to talk to social workers about their past child abuse in an effort to help them overcome the trauma so that they do not turn to being abusive themselves and so they can be more mentally fit soldiers.

There is a way to get connected to social workers who would be fit for helping with this, outside of the military medical system to get 16 sessions over the phone. So it is confidential and cannot have an impact on one’s career (common fear)

80% of the CAF are men. Mental health still remains somewhat taboo and some people don’t want to lose their strong macho man image.

I am wondering what strategies could work to encourage men to access this resource and be vulnerable about their past?