Male Survivor Voices: Breaking the Silence of Sexual Abuse
Their stories were once hidden by fear and stigma. Now, high-profile male survivors like Terry Crews and Brendan Fraser are reshaping how the world sees sexual abuse.
Skip to content Their stories were once hidden by fear and stigma. Now, high-profile male survivors like Terry Crews and Brendan Fraser are reshaping how the world sees sexual abuse.
These days, more people openly talk about therapy than ever before. Yet stigma still lingers—the idea that seeking therapy means you’re “broken” or “deficient.” Nothing
Most institutional sexual abuse cases settle before they ever reach a courtroom. Settlements benefit survivors by offering quicker compensation and not having to undergo the
After experiencing sexual assault, use this checklist to take small, practical steps that can help you feel more secure. Choose what works for you. There’s
After experiencing something as traumatic as a non-consensual assault, in a perfect world survivors would walk into centers designed just for them, spaces with soft
Taking the step to meet with an attorney after sexual assault is a huge act of courage. But walking into that first consultation can feel
Your friend just told you something deeply personal and painful. They trusted you with their story. Then, instead of keeping it private, you post about
Suppose you have a very close friend who recently was at a bar meeting up with friends. After having a few drinks, she ordered an
A woman leaves a bar late at night and hails an Uber. On the way home, the driver makes an unexpected detour to a dark,
For many survivors, the decision to report an assault is clouded by fear. They worry about their physical safety and possible retaliation from the perpetrator.
Image: Close-up of a sexual assault forensic evidence kit; via End The Backlog. Martha “Marty” Goddard was a crime victims’ advocate in Chicago who devised
A California man’s conviction on Discord highlights the growing crisis of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) online. Learn how families can fight back.
Most perpetrators of sexual abuse aren’t strangers hiding in the shadows. They are often people children know and trust: relatives, coaches, neighbors, even teachers. As
When people talk about sexual violence, they often use terms like sexual abuse, sexual assault, and rape interchangeably. But while all three describe harmful, non-consensual
Image: Painting of Amanda Nguyen with “Rise” in backdrop; courtesy of My HERO Project. Rise is a civil rights organization founded by survivor and activist