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An Online Resource Library on Domestic & Sexual Violence

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Self-Determination, Accountability & Safety

This handout affirms that self-determination is a precondition to safety for domestic violence survivors and urges advocates to prioritize self-determination alongside safety in their support.

Domestic Violence vs. Legal Language

This handout highlights the distinctions between community-based domestic violence advocacy and criminal legal responses, so that both advocates and legal professionals can understand these differences and uphold the framework appropriate to their role.

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.

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.

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.

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."

Male Survivors

This comprehensive online resource demystifies the sexual assault of male-identified individuals by addressing societal myths, stigma, and underreporting. It offers accessible, trauma-informed information about common emotional responses, barriers to disclosure, and how male survivors can seek help.

Did You Know?

A short, engaging video that shares key statistics and facts about male victimization, challenging myths, and increasing awareness.