CDC states that as much as 8 in 10 male survivors of rape experienced sexual violence before age 25
CDC shows that 1 in 3 men experience sexual violence, physical violence, and/or stalking by intimate partner(s) and nearly 56% experience sexual violence, physical violence, and/or stalking by intimate partner(s) before age 25
According to RAINN, college men are 5 times more likely to experience sexual violence compared to non- college attending men of the same age.
Challenges to Reporting and Seeking Support
Fear that police, medical professionals, counselors, or other support services may be insensitive to their experience
Inability to recognize what happened as rape because they became sexually aroused, had an erection, or ejaculated during the assault (These are involuntary physiological responses that do not imply consent.)
1 in 6 is an online resource and support tool intended to help men who have had unwanted or abusive sexual experiences live healthier, happier, lives.
The Blue Bench
The Blue Bench provides a 24/7 sexual assault hotline, SANE forensic exam accompaniment, individual/group therapy, case management, and prevention/education programming.