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Boys and Sexual Abuse: The Untold Stories of Trauma

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Published Date
May, 2019
New Resources Added
August 30, 2025
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This article examines the often-overlooked reality of sexual abuse among boys, highlighting how societal stereotypes and masculinity norms contribute to underreporting and long delays in disclosure. Factors like fear of stigma, beliefs that males should always be able to protect themselves, and misconceptions that abuse by women is positive all contribute to silence