LeRon Barton

Sadly, the number of male victims of sexual assault and abuse could be greater because of factors like unreported events, delayed reporting, or even the inability to report due to a lack of resources. This is confirmed by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center statistic. Only 43% of men report being a victim of sexual assault and harassment.

There's not one type of perpetrator of sexual assault against boys and men. They come from all walks of life. Whether that be gender, age, ethnicity, or background, it is important to note that according to the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network, otherwise known as RAINN, 93% of juvenile victims know the perpetrator of their sexual abuse.

There's not one type of perpetrator of sexual assault against boys and men. They come from all walks of life. Whether that be gender, age, ethnicity, or background, it is important to note that according to the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network, otherwise known as RAINN, 93% of juvenile victims know the perpetrator of their sexual abuse.

There's not one type of perpetrator of sexual assault against boys and men. They come from all walks of life. Whether that be gender, age, ethnicity, or background, it is important to note that according to the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network, otherwise known as RAINN, 93% of juvenile victims know the perpetrator of their sexual abuse.

Of the 93% of known abusers, 59% were acquaintances and 34% were family members. However, as the U.S. Veterans Affairs highlights, boys are more likely to be sexually abused by strangers or authority figures than girls are. Still, the portrayal and understanding of sexual assault against males is largely misunderstood and at times even denied.

Of the 93% of known abusers, 59% were acquaintances and 34% were family members. However, as the U.S. Veterans Affairs highlights, boys are more likely to be sexually abused by strangers or authority figures than girls are. Still, the portrayal and understanding of sexual assault against males is largely misunderstood and at times even denied.

Of the 93% of known abusers, 59% were acquaintances and 34% were family members. However, as the U.S. Veterans Affairs highlights, boys are more likely to be sexually abused by strangers or authority figures than girls are. Still, the portrayal and understanding of sexual assault against males is largely misunderstood and at times even denied.

As Rand explains, quote, men and boys who have been sexually assaulted or abused may have many of the same feelings and reactions as other survivors of sexual assault, but they may also face some additional challenges because of social attitudes and stereotypes about men and masculinity.

As Rand explains, quote, men and boys who have been sexually assaulted or abused may have many of the same feelings and reactions as other survivors of sexual assault, but they may also face some additional challenges because of social attitudes and stereotypes about men and masculinity.

As Rand explains, quote, men and boys who have been sexually assaulted or abused may have many of the same feelings and reactions as other survivors of sexual assault, but they may also face some additional challenges because of social attitudes and stereotypes about men and masculinity.

Rain goes on to explain that those committing sexual abuse against males often utilize these stereotypes and misconceptions as a means of silencing their victims. It's important to break down those stigmas because the ramifications and trauma that come after sexual assault can have grave impact on its victims. Rain lists the following reactions boys and men face when sexually abused.

Rain goes on to explain that those committing sexual abuse against males often utilize these stereotypes and misconceptions as a means of silencing their victims. It's important to break down those stigmas because the ramifications and trauma that come after sexual assault can have grave impact on its victims. Rain lists the following reactions boys and men face when sexually abused.

Rain goes on to explain that those committing sexual abuse against males often utilize these stereotypes and misconceptions as a means of silencing their victims. It's important to break down those stigmas because the ramifications and trauma that come after sexual assault can have grave impact on its victims. Rain lists the following reactions boys and men face when sexually abused.

Anxiety, depression, flashbacks, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Victims can also exhibit avoidance of places and people that remind them of the event. Victims may also experience fear of the worst happening or having a sense of a shortened future. Victims often feel a sense of responsibility or shame, and many worry about disclosing due to fear of judgment or disbelief.

Anxiety, depression, flashbacks, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Victims can also exhibit avoidance of places and people that remind them of the event. Victims may also experience fear of the worst happening or having a sense of a shortened future. Victims often feel a sense of responsibility or shame, and many worry about disclosing due to fear of judgment or disbelief.

Anxiety, depression, flashbacks, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Victims can also exhibit avoidance of places and people that remind them of the event. Victims may also experience fear of the worst happening or having a sense of a shortened future. Victims often feel a sense of responsibility or shame, and many worry about disclosing due to fear of judgment or disbelief.

As masculinity is often societally associated with strength, stoicism, and self-reliance, victims are often left feeling with a heightened sense of powerlessness. The societal stigma encompassing the sexual abuse of males can contribute to and exacerbate the shame victims often feel, making it hard for boys and men to identify, report, and heal from their abuse.

As masculinity is often societally associated with strength, stoicism, and self-reliance, victims are often left feeling with a heightened sense of powerlessness. The societal stigma encompassing the sexual abuse of males can contribute to and exacerbate the shame victims often feel, making it hard for boys and men to identify, report, and heal from their abuse.

As masculinity is often societally associated with strength, stoicism, and self-reliance, victims are often left feeling with a heightened sense of powerlessness. The societal stigma encompassing the sexual abuse of males can contribute to and exacerbate the shame victims often feel, making it hard for boys and men to identify, report, and heal from their abuse.

In fact, according to a report published on the Montana Legislature website, the average age a victim reports child sexual abuse is 52, which is called delayed disclosure. We as men are socialized to be physically strong, tough, and able to protect ourselves and our loved ones. So when men are victims of sexual assault, many of us can feel like we are weak and powerless.