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About 1in6
The mission of 1in6 is to help men who have had unwanted or abusive sexual experiences in childhood live healthier, happier lives. 1in6′s mission also includes serving family members, friends, and partners by providing information and support resources on the web and in the community.
What Is a “Macho” Man?
May 14, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The word “macho” stirs up all kinds of emotions, but what does it truly mean?
Restrictive Residency Rules and the Illusion of Public Safety
May 5, 2013 By 4 Comments
There are risks of increasing restrictive residency rules for sex offenders while reducing their access to resources, and monitoring.
Keeping our Past a Secret
April 28, 2013 By 1 Comment
You must deal with your past, or eventually it will deal with you.
Secondary Survivors
April 20, 2013 By 2 Comments
For those that love us and are aware of our past: the other survivors of abuse.
Men Engaged – Standing Up By Lying Down
March 17, 2013 By 6 Comments
What if men standing up in protest against rape of all people were a worldwide event?
Why?
January 19, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Asking why can lead to a dark tunnel, but God’s compassion can help you through it.
I Need to Talk to a Man
January 5, 2013 By 3 Comments
Sometimes the best way to get rid of shame is to talk to someone who has been there.
Unveiling the Taboo: Days of Dialogue to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse
December 14, 2012 By 2 Comments
Removing the stigma around talking about sexual violence against men is key to the path to recovery and a healthier, safer world.
Two Days in the Storm
December 4, 2012 By 1 Comment
Penn State brings together a community of experts and survivors to talk about prevention and recovery from sexual abuse.
Giving Thanks for Our Successes
November 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
While the road ahead can be daunting, on this Thanksgiving, let’s be thankful for how far we’ve come.
1BlueString—An Awareness Campaign from 1in6
November 18, 2012 By 3 Comments
Are you a musician? Here are four ways that you can help us raise awareness about men who are survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
Play for the 1 in 6
November 17, 2012 By 2 Comments
Use a blue string on your guitar and help us raise awareness about the 1 in 6 men who experience unwanted or abusive sexual experiences in childhood.
I’ll Never Forgive You
November 3, 2012 By 5 Comments
Four little words by Victim 4 in the Jerry Sundusky case speak volumes.
Men Who were Abused as Boys
October 27, 2012 By 7 Comments
By reducing those who sexually abuse men and boys to “Sanduskys”, we put a generic face on a very real problem.
The Power of the Personal in Politics
October 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
With our voices united we could turn stories from male survivors of childhood sexual abuse into action.
“When I went to forgive those who had bullied me in school, they had no idea what they had done to me.”
This is a comment by Anonymous on the post “Should We Forgive Apologetic Bullies?”