Survivors

You are not alone. Welcome to the MaleSurvivor community, which provides resources and support for men who were sexually victimized as children, adolescents, or adults.

Professionals

Network with other professionals facing the unique challenges of working with male survivors while also learning from men who are themselves healing from sexual victimization.

Weekends of Recovery

Discover a personal sense of community on MaleSurvivor's Weekends of Recovery as you connect in safety to other men on personal healing journeys.

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Featured Documentaries

Boys and Men Healing
by Kathy Barbini & Simon Weinberg
A Big Voice Pictures Production, 2010

Boys and Men Healing premiered at the MaleSurvivor 12th International Conference in New York City on March 19, 2010. It was our privilege to also welcome to the conference the three courageous men who were featured in the film, Mark Crawford and David Lisak, both of whom are members of MaleSurvivor, as well as Tony Rogers and film producer Kathy Barbini.

Boys and Men Healing is an excellent education and training resource that is now being distributed throughout the United States, as well as worldwide.

 

Back on Track - Men talking about Childhood Sexual Assault

Back on Track Men talking about Childhood Sexual Assault
by SECASA (South Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault)

Back on Track is a unique uplifting short film about the healing journeys of men who have experienced childhood sexual assault. To view a trailer of this documentary, please click on the above graphic.

e are committed to preventing, healing, and eliminating all forms of sexual victimization of boys and men through support, treatment, research, education, advocacy, and activism.

Dr. Howard Fradkin, Co-Chair of the MaleSurvivor Weekend of Recovery Program , to speak at Ohio State University College of Social Work

The topic for this event is: Empowering Male Survivors to Thrive in the Aftermath of Recent Sexual Abuse Scandals.

Date: February 22, 2012, from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm.

For complete details, click here

What you can do to help protect children from abuse

I've gotten a couple questions from people who have been wondering how parent/teachers/caregivers and adults in general can better protect kids from being abused, and what they should do if they suspect a child in their lives has been abused. I hope the following post will help start provide some insight and guidance. Please feel free to share...

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MaleSurvivor 13th International Conference: A World of Healing

November 15-18, 2012 John Jay College New York, New York

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS

This international conference will provide a unique opportunity for personal and professional growth, networking, and the dissemination of new knowledge in the area of sexually traumatized boys and men. The four-day event will feature numerous workshops for male survivors of sexual abuse, their loved ones/partners, and the professionals who work with them.


10 Daily Affirmations for Male Survivors

Howard Fradkin, Ph.D., LICDC, Co-Chairperson, MaleSurvivor Weekends of Recovery

  1. Recovery is absolutely possible and achievable for me.
  2. I will practice being disloyal to dysfunction and loyal to functionality.
  3. I give myself permission to connect to loving, affirmative, strong, sensitive, accepting men and women in my community.
  4. I release and forgive myself for any responsibility I have accepted in the past for my abuse.
  5. The abuser (s) from the past chose to hurt me; I will stop repeating the lie that it just happened to me.
  6. Offering myself daily compassion is necessary for my healing and growth.
  7. I commit to connecting to the boy inside me today so we can play, laugh and experience joy together, even if just for a minute or two.
  8. I believe deep inside me I possess the ability to face the truth of my abuse and to learn to use new tools for healing.
  9. I have the right and the ability to speak the truth of my abuse and deserve to be heard, understood, believed and supported.
  10. Feeling is healing; as I heal, I develop the ability to experience a wider range of emotions to enhance my health and connections to others.

To learn more about Dr. Howard Fradkin, click here

11/10/11 MaleSurvivor speaks out about the abuse scandal at Penn State
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MaleSurvivor, a leading, global not-for-profit organization dedicated to overcoming sexual victimization of boys and men, issued a statement today through Advisory Board Member Dr. Howard Fradkin regarding the Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse allegations. The former Penn State coach is currently under investigation for abusing eight boys over a 15-year period... Read More

Sequoia Retreat, Ben Lohmond, CA

Register for the Sequoia Retreat Weekend of Recovery!
March 23-25, 2012
Sequoia Retreat, Ben Lohmond, CA
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The Center for New Beginnings, Dahlonega, GA

Register for the The Center for New Beginnings Weekend of Recovery!
May 18-20, 2012
The Center for New Beginnings, Dahlonega, GA
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The Center for New Beginnings, Dahlonega, GA

Guest House Retreat and Conference Center Weekend of Recovery!
June 15-17, 2012
Guest House Retreat and Conference Center, Chester, CT
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Kempenfelt Conference Centre, Barrie, Ontario, Canada

Kempenfelt Weekend of Recovery!
July 13-15, 2012
Kempenfelt Conference Centre, Barrie, Ontario, Canada
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Alta Lodge, Alta, Utah

MaleSurvivor Alta Advanced Weekend of Recovery!
August 17-19, 2012
Alta Lodge, Alta, Utah (outside of Salt Lake City, Utah)
Building Intimacy: This Weekend is open to Level 1 Alumni & their partners
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Alta Lodge, Alta, Utah

MaleSurvivor Alta Level 1 Weekend of Recovery!
September 21-23, 2012
Alta Lodge, Alta, Utah (outside of Salt Lake City, Utah)
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Hope Springs Institute, Peebles, Ohio

Hope Springs Weekend of Recovery!
October 19-22, 2012
Hope Springs Institute,
Peebles, Ohio
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The 2012 Weekend of Recovery Schedule has been announced! Click here to view it.


MaleSurvivor Events

11/15/2012 MaleSurvivor 13th International Conference
MaleSurvivor 13th International Conference: A World of Healing. When: November 15 - 18, 2012 Location: John Jay College of Criminal Justice Co-sponsored by John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City IVAT (Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma) co-sponsor of CEs. Complete information will be posted on website as it becomes available… View More

11/16/2012 MaleSurvivor: 13th International Conference
MaleSurvivor 13th International Conference: A World of Healing. When: November 15 - 18, 2012 Location: John Jay College of Criminal Justice Co-sponsored by John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City IVAT (Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma) co-sponsor of CEs. Complete information will be posted on website as it becomes available… View More

11/17/2012 MaleSurvivor: 13th International Conference
MaleSurvivor 13th International Conference: A World of Healing. When: November 15 - 18, 2012 Location: John Jay College of Criminal Justice Co-sponsored by John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City IVAT (Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma) co-sponsor of CEs. Complete information will be posted on website as it becomes available… View More

11/18/2012 MaleSurvivor: 13th International Conference
MaleSurvivor 13th International Conference: A World of Healing. When: November 15 - 18, 2012 Location: John Jay College of Criminal Justice Co-sponsored by John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City IVAT (Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma) co-sponsor of CEs. Complete information will be posted on website as it becomes available… View More

All Events

04/20/2012 About Doing More Summit
Date: April 20 - 21, 2012 Location: Alburquerque, NM We are proud to announce "About Doing More Summit®" a new, exciting gathering of pre-eminent published author survivors of abuse, violence, and tradgies, particularly those with a healthy, positive public speaking message about their personal healing journey and life accomplishments. We are interested… View More

04/21/2012 About Doing More Summit
Date: April 20 - 21, 2012 Location: Alburquerque, NM We are proud to announce "About Doing More Summit®" a new, exciting gathering of pre-eminent published author survivors of abuse, violence, and tradgies, particularly those with a healthy, positive public speaking message about their personal healing journey and life accomplishments. We are interested… View More

04/29/2012 *th Annual Race to Stop the Silence
Join us at the 8th annual Race to Stop the Silence on April 29, 2012 in the heart of downtown Washington, D.C.!! Registration for the Race (and run) is now open. The Race is an upbeat, fun, inspirational and educational event that includes a timed 8K Race, a 5K run (timed but no prizes), a 1K kids' fun run (all kids get prizes), music, motivational speaker… View More