Men Can Be Victims of Abuse Too
The National Domestic Violence Hotline offers confidential, 24/7 support for male victims of abuse, addressing the unique barriers they face in seeking help.
Material Listing
MaleSurvivor Support Forum & Moderated Chat
A peer-led, moderated online community where male survivors can connect, share experiences, and find support in a safe environment.
Guidance Document to Enhance Services for Male Survivors of Sexual Violence
This guide is designed to help advocates, counselors, and educators begin or enhance their victim/survivor support services for male survivors of sexual violence. In the guide, you will find practical steps that you or your organization can take to make healing possible for male survivors of sexual violence.
Weekend of Recovery
Offers therapeutic retreats specifically for male survivors of sexual abuse, creating space for healing and peer connection.
NSVRC’s Resources on Working with Male Survivors
hub of tools, guides, and training resources to support advocates and service providers working with male survivors.
Texas Men’s Story Project
A series of filmed personal narratives by men discussing healing, masculinity, and violence, bringing survivor voices directly to the forefront
Bristlecone Project
A documentary and awareness project showcasing male survivors' stories in their own words, fostering empathy and reducing stigma.
Supporting Men and Boy Survivors of Sexual Abuse
This training presentation raises awareness about the prevalence of sexual violence against men and boys, highlights the role of socialization and masculinity, and explores the barriers male survivors face in accessing services.
The Courage to Heal Workbook: A Guide for Women and Men Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse
Laura Davis provides an empowering and practical workbook, designed as a companion to The Courage to Heal, that guides both women and men through the healing process from childhood sexual abuse.
Vulnerable and Underserved: Victim Advocacy for Incarcerated LGBTI Survivors
"The webinar will look at strategies for helping one of the most vulnerable groups in detention: people who identify as LGBTI. Featuring an LGBTI survivor of sexual abuse in detention, the webinar will cover high incidence of prior trauma among LGBTI prisoners and barriers they face in accessing LGBTI-sensitive support services. The presenters will highlight the ways that advocates can use the Prison Rape Elimination Act standards as a tool to ensure the safety and dignity of LGBTI prisoners."