Harrison James

Harrison James is a 23 year-old advocate for Survivors of sexual assault, who came forward publicly with his story of child sexual abuse in March of 2022 via a video on Instagram.

Harrison believes that empowering victim-survivors and creating safe spaces for them is a fundamental part of creating a world free from violence and abuse. He has been featured on multiple podcasts, articles and in-person events and tells his story with the hope that it can be a catalyst for change and a source of inspiration for the individuals who have had to find the answers to the questions they never asked to be burdened with. 

In addition to sharing his story, Harrison has cemented a social media following that came from the video detailing his journey; which has led him to start a clothing brand that raises funds to end violence against women and children, a condom brand that has consensual warnings on the packaging, as well as becoming an ambassador for Polished Man, and apart of the Advisory Group for Full Stop Australia. He has also received multiple wins and nominations for community service awards. 

Harrison believes attaching his story to product, video, and other easy-to-digest forms of media “softens the blow” and the harshness of his story that usually turns people away from wanting to hear the severity that is abuse in this country... It is a way to get people ‘comfortable with the uncomfortable.’ 

Harrison’s goals and aspirations include getting his name and story out there in an even bigger way, so there is male representation and leadership in the survivor community - being a young man talking about his abuse, is incredibly brave and he believes that it will inspire other male victims who are silent because of society’s expectations, to come forward and relieve themselves of the weight that the silence puts on them.