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Child Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse can happen to boys or girls of any race, ethnicity, or economic background. If you know a child who is being sexually abused, you can help put a stop to it.
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FAQ: If there are so many male survivors, why don't I know any?
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Like female survivors, most male survivors never report being assaulted, even to people they know and trust. They fear being ignored, laughed at, disbelieved, shamed, accused of weakness, or questioned about being gay. Perhaps worst of all, men fear being blamed for the assault because they were not "man enough" to protect themselves in the face of an attack. For all these reasons, many male survivors remain silent and alone rather than risk further violation by those around them.
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"Alone at Last" By Hector
Voices and Faces:
Victoria Sherden
"People think you can't be raped by your own husband or boyfriend. They need to think again."
Read more about Victoria at The Voices and Faces Project » |
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