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.
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.
Your generosity can change lives. Join our mission to advocate for male survivors,
help healing, and prevent sexual abuse. MaleSurvivor is unique. It endures through
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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
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.
What is MaleSurvivor?
Your support will help MaleSurvivor continue to thrive. Your gift WILL shatter the silence.
For more information on how you can help, please see Chris Anderson's special year end message HERE.
Donate $150 to MaleSurvior before 3/31/13 and you will received a SIGNED copy of Dr. Howard Fradkin's new book Joining Forces: Empowering Male Survivors to Thrive!
From Penn State to Washington, DC to the pages of the New York Times, 2012 was historic for MaleSurvivor. We worked harder than ever before to spread the message that Hope, Healing, and Support are possible for every survivor. And thanks to your reviews MaleSurvivor was just named a Top Rated Nonprofit by Great Nonprofits for the first time in it's history!
It would be understandable, perhaps even wise, for us to take a bit of a break. But there is more of a need than ever for MaleSurvivor and the resources we provide.
Your support will help MaleSurvivor continue to thrive. Your gift WILL shatter the silence.
For more information on how you can help, please see Chris Anderson's special year end message HERE.
MaleSurvivor Statement on the Sentencing of Jerry Sandusky
Bellefonte, PA - The sentencing of Jerry Sandusky is the beginning of a new chapter ,not the end of the story. With Sandusky slated to spend the rest of his life behind bars many people would be happy to move on and put this ugly scandal behind them. But the repercussions of Sandusky's actions as well as the inactions of all those who chose not to intervene will continue to impact the lives of the victims for years to come.
Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse Dare to Dream of Hope, Healing, and Support
In April, MaleSurvivor celebrated Sexual Assault Awareness Month by holding the most successful awareness events in its history. The Dare To Dream campaign brought hope and healing to hundreds of people whose lives have been touched by the scourge of sexual abuse. Over the course of the month, more than 500 people participated in training sessions, film screenings, and talkbacks. At some events, survivors took the courageous step of speaking publicly, often for the first time, about having been abused.
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
Register for the Guest House Retreat and Conference Center Weekend of Recovery
July 12-14, 2013
Guest House Retreat and Conference Center, Chester, CT Save $50 by registering early! More information
Register for the MaleSurvivor Alta Advanced Weekend of Recovery
August 16-18, 2013
Alta Lodge, Alta, Utah (outside of Salt Lake City, Utah)
EMBODYING POWER, CONNECTION & TRANSFORMATION - This Advanced Weekend will reinforce your resilience and the inner strength that helped you survive. It will also challenge you to learn new skills and to risk trusting the wisdom of your body. More information
Alta Level 1 Weekend of Recovery
September 20-22, 2013
Alta Lodge, Alta, Utah (outside of Salt Lake City, Utah)
Hope Springs Weekend of Recovery
October 18-20, 2013
Hope Springs Institute, Peebles, Ohio
The 2013 Weekend of Recovery Schedule has been announced! Click here to view it.
MaleSurvivor Events
There are no MaleSurvivor events listed on the calendar at this time.
Paths to Healing Conference - a Conference on Child Sexual Abuse Survival
with a focus on addressing male survivors
A day-long conference to provide support and explore what we need to do as a community to respond to the needs of sexual abuse survivors. The event will include an evening presentation of "Dare to Dream", a program of the organization Male … View More
APSAC's 21st Annual Colloquium
Caesar's Palace Hotel, Las Vegas, NV
June 25-28, 2013
About the Colloquium
This year we offer 86 institutes and workshops which address all aspects of child maltreatment including prevention, assessment, intervention and treatment with victims, perpetrators and families affected by physical, sexual and psycholo… View More
APSAC's 21st Annual Colloquium
Caesar's Palace Hotel, Las Vegas, NV
June 25-28, 2013
About the Colloquium
This year we offer 86 institutes and workshops which address all aspects of child maltreatment including prevention, assessment, intervention and treatment with victims, perpetrators and families affected by physical, sexual and psycholo… View More
APSAC's 21st Annual Colloquium
Caesar's Palace Hotel, Las Vegas, NV
June 25-28, 2013
About the Colloquium
This year we offer 86 institutes and workshops which address all aspects of child maltreatment including prevention, assessment, intervention and treatment with victims, perpetrators and families affected by physical, sexual and psycholo… View More
APSAC's 21st Annual Colloquium
Caesar's Palace Hotel, Las Vegas, NV
June 25-28, 2013
About the Colloquium
This year we offer 86 institutes and workshops which address all aspects of child maltreatment including prevention, assessment, intervention and treatment with victims, perpetrators and families affected by physical, sexual and psycholo… View More
Date: September 9 - 11
Location: Arizona Grand Resort and Spa, Phoenix AZ
2013 National Conference Overview
The National Center is pleased to present the National Center for Victims of Crime 2013 National Conference. As in past years, this conference will emphasize a multidisciplinary approach to sharing promising practices, current research, and… View More
Date: September 9 - 11
Location: Arizona Grand Resort and Spa, Phoenix AZ
2013 National Conference Overview
The National Center is pleased to present the National Center for Victims of Crime 2013 National Conference. As in past years, this conference will emphasize a multidisciplinary approach to sharing promising practices, current research, and… View More
Date: September 9 - 11
Location: Arizona Grand Resort and Spa, Phoenix AZ
2013 National Conference Overview
The National Center is pleased to present the National Center for Victims of Crime 2013 National Conference. As in past years, this conference will emphasize a multidisciplinary approach to sharing promising practices, current research, and… View More