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Male Survivors

Men and boys who have been sexually assaulted or physically abused can get help by visiting these sites. Learn how to protect yourself, navigate the legal and medical systems, read about other survivors, and begin the healing process.
How To Be A Real Men
Boys and adult males are desperate to find out how to be a real man. The real criteria for being a man, separated from movie myths and beer commercials. What it takes to be a real man. The Real Man Code. Rules on how to be a man.
Domestic Violence and Men
As more men begin to come forward as survivors of domestic violence, they find that domestic violence agencies are not equipped to help them. What's going on? It's a complicated answer, but if you're blaming the agencies, you're blaming the wrong people.
Male Survivors
Male survivors of abuse can find themselves in situations that are different from women who have been abused. While boys and men have some different needs than women, the basic truths are the same. Let's talk about the differences, as well as the similarities.
Men and Sexual Trauma
From the National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, learn about the disorder in male survivors, the special symptoms that occur, and why men are less likely to seek treatment.
Hope for Abused Males
Boys and men who have been abused or assaulted need their own special healing. You are not alone; you can recover, and with help lead a happy, normal life.
Male to Male Child Sexual Abuse in Context of Homophobia
Dispel myths about male-to-male sexual abuse. Did you know that sexual abuse has its roots in power and control, not sexuality? Male survivors of this type of abuse can face many more societal challenges, and this article sets the record straight.
Facts About Men and Rape
The Heart to Heart Rape Crisis Center offers a fact sheet about male rape. Learn the statistics, what you can do, actions to take, and how everyone can prevent this crime.
Group Therapy for Male Survivors
"It is more difficult for men to acknowledge that they have been abused" according to this 1997 study, making it more difficult for males to find help. Learn how group therapy can help recovery and speed healing when paired with individual therapy.
Hotlines for Male Survivors
This list of hotlines from around the world reach out to male victims and survivors of abuse, violence and sexual assault. If there is no number listed for your state, you can call the national hotline number at the site.

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