Break the stigma
Men can be victims.
Sexual and intimate partner violence against men is common, underreported, and too often met with disbelief.
The research
In the United States, about one in four men report experiencing contact sexual violence, physical violence or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime.
Source: Leemis, R. W., Friar, N., Khatiwada, S., Chen, M. S., Kresnow, M., Smith, S. G., Caslin, S., and Basile, K. C. (2022). The National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey: 2016/2017 Report on Intimate Partner Violence. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Men should not have to bleed publicly before we believe they hurt.
Being a victim is not a character trait. It is something that was done to you. Men are taught that the word does not belong to them, so many never use it, and never get help. This campaign exists to hand the word back, without forcing anyone to pick it up.
Inside this campaign
Male sexual assault
Domestic violence against men
Childhood abuse
Exploitation and trafficking
LGBTQ+ male survivors
Interviews, video, and shareable graphics are being produced. Every story will be told with consent.
