It is widely assumed that sexual assault only happens to women. Pop culture portrays it this way but it couldn’t be further from the truth. In reality one in ten sexual assault victims is male. Although this pales in comparison to the numbers you see about female sexual assault, it should be a call to action for men everywhere. Sexual assault happens and you can help in several ways.
If you are in college you can get involved with the programs at your school. Check with your school’s involvement center or women’s resource center. You can help instruct self-defense classes or join a buddy program. At my school there is a program called JayWalk where volunteers will meet you where you are and walk you to your car at night. If your school doesn’t have it, make it happen.
If you are out of school you can still help. Look for organizations in your community that support sexual assault victims. It could be answering phones on a hot line or accommodating someone at a safe house.
There is no need to pretend like sexual assault does not happen. The issue has become taboo and the only people willing to stand up and fight are women when it can happen to anyone. Men; you can help. Show your support for both male and female sexual assault victims. Stand up with the victims and survivors of sexual assault.
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