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2010 Legislative Awareness Day; DOE Training Grant; Alliance Celebrates the Work of Rape Crisis Advocates; Alliance Policy Watch; more. [Read more.]

FAQ: How does rape affect men differently from women?

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How does rape affect men differently from women?

Rape affects men in many ways similar to women. Anxiety, anger, sadness, confusion, fear, numbness, self-blame, helplessness, hopelessness, suicidal feelings and shame are common reactions of both male and female survivors. In some ways, though, men react uniquely to being sexually assaulted. Immediately after an assault, men may show more hostility and aggression rather than tearfulness and fear. Over time, they may also question their sexual identity, act out in a sexually aggressive manner, and even downplay the impact of the assault.

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Celebration of Excellence Award Ceremony
Voices and Faces:
Nobuko Nagaoka
Nobuko Nagaoka, Creative Director
"I guess the thing that I am proudest of is that I didn't turn back, that I'm still here all these years later. I kept going because I had no choice, but I'm glad that I did."
Read more about Nobuko at The Voices and Faces Project »