Male Survivors
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Far too often, issues of sexual, domestic, and intimate partner violence are portrayed as solely a woman’s problem. In reality, people of all genders experience violence, and all of them deserve equal access to resources. However, many resources are still solely centered around women and children, leaving men who have experienced sexual, domestic, and/or intimate partner violence with little support.
This is especially concerning when considering that research indicates that nearly one in four men have experienced unwanted sexual contact in their lifetime. Additionally, many researchers believe that sexual, domestic, and intimate partner violence against men are vastly underreported due to societal beliefs regarding gender.
Survivors.org Community
As is the case with other populations, many sexual violence organizations do not have staff or materials that consider the experience of a male survivor. Finding shared spaces with other male survivors can mean the difference between feeling supported and feeling overlooked. In creating this space for male survivors to cultivate connection, we hope to dismantle stereotypes and foster true community.
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MaleSurvivor.org
Every man who has experienced sexual assault or sexual abuse deserves access to a judgment-free space where he can heal on his own terms and without shame. For 26 years, MaleSurvivor has fostered a healing community where tens of thousands of men from more than 200 countries come together to find support, information and — most importantly — hope.
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We believe in men and their loved ones healing through community and relationships, fostering a sense of belonging, embracing vulnerability, and recognizing the pain and trauma that men experience. By supporting men to heal, we hope to help heal the world.
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