For Male Survivors

 

If you are in immediate danger or feel unsafe, call 911.

YWCA 24-Hour Confidential Helpline
616.454.YWCA (616.454.9922)

 

Sexual assault happens to boys and men. However, deeply engrained cultural ideas about masculinity can make it especially difficult for boys and men to disclose their assaults.

By most estimates, 5% to 10% of sexual assaults committed in the United States involve male victims. Some experts say that as many as 1 in 10 men will be sexually assaulted in their lifetimes. (The Counseling & Mental Health Center at The University of Texas at Austin. Author: Jeff Kulley, Ph.D.)

The YWCA is dedicated to helping sexual assault survivors of all genders.