For Men
We Are Here For You!
Our certified and compassionate advocates are here for survivors, family and friends.
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You can talk, text or chat with an advocate.
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The conversation is completely confidential.
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Your advocate can help you talk through what you are experiencing.
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Most importantly, they will listen.
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Some men feel more comfortable talking with a male advocate. We have amazing male advocates to assist you!.
Domestic violence and sexual assault do not discriminate based on gender.
Men can be victims too.
All our services are free, confidential and non-discriminatory.
You Are Not Alone
Heterosexual men, gay men and transmen can be victims of intimate partner violence. Violence can happen to males in all types of relationships: whether dating, committed, same-sex, or heterosexual relationships.
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Facts from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence regarding interpersonal violence against men:
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1 in 4 men have been physically abused (slapped, pushed, shoved) by an intimate partner.
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1 in 7 men have been severely abused (hit with a fist or hard object, kicked, choked, burned, etc.) by an intimate partner.
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48.8% of men have experienced at least one psychologically aggressive behavior (stalked, insulted or humiliated, have been threatened by an intimate partner.
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Facts about men, boys and sexual assault:
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The U.S Centers for Disease Control estimate that at least 1 in 6 men have had unwanted sexual experiences, including abuse and assault.
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This statistic is very likely an underestimate. ​
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Perpetrators of sexual assault against men and boys can be male or female, any sexual orientation, or age, and they can have any relationship to the victim.
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Men and boys who have been sexually assaulted or abused may have many of the same feelings and reactions as other survivors of sexual assault.
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They may also face some additional challenges because of social attitudes and stereotypes about men and masculinity.
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Resources
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Resources, online support groups, 24/7 chat for men who have experienced unwanted or abusive sexual experiences.
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WEBSITE: 1in6.org
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CHAT: 1in6.org/helpline/
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Comprehensive articles regarding domestic violence against men.
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Help For Men Who Are Being Abused: Click here.
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It's Time To Acknowledge Male Victims Of Domestic Violence: Click here.
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Resources, 24/7 crisis line and chat for all survivors.
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WEBSITE: thehotline.org/help/
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CALL: 1-(800) 799-7233
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CHAT: thehotline.org/help/
