SEXUAL ABUSE AMONG

MALE GENDER
BY
FALURU DAMILOLA
RN, R.NEPH.N
AJUONU EBERECHI
RN, RCN
Sexual Violence as a broad definition (an umbrella term) – a range of “sexually violent
behaviors” exist along the continuum. Those behaviors fall into touch/non-touch and are
all considered sexual violence
Definition

 What is sexual and gender-based violence?

sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) is
violence committed against a person because
of his or her sex or gender. It is forcing another
person to do something against his or her will
through violence, coercion, threats, deception,
cultural expectations or economic means.
 Sexual violence includes rape, sexual abuse and harassment,
exploitation and forced prostitution

Sexual exploitation

Sexual exploitation means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of

vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including,
but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the
sexual exploitation of another. Some types of forced prostitution can fall
under this category.
 Sexual Violence
NON-TOUCH TOUCH

 Voyeurism/ peeping  Touch/grab body parts

 Forcing someone to watch or participate  Intercourse with penetration
in pornography (oral/anal/vaginal)
 Verbal comments  Penetration with objects
 Exposing genitals  Survival sex
 Taking sexualized photographs  Institutional & statutory sexual
 Dissemination of intimate images assault
(revenge porn)  Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking
 Images of child sexual abuse (child
pornography)
 Understanding the Landscape
60% of black girls will
experience childhood sexual
People with a disability are 2 abuse.
twice as likely to experience
sexual violence. 1

People are more likely

1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys to blame the victim if
are sexually abused by they are black or
age 18. Latinx.
3 5

People who identify as

1 in 6 women and 1 in 33 transgender are
men have experienced significantly less likely
sexual violence. 4 to seek help from
service providers.
2

All reference information (1-6) available on “resources” slide.

 Sexual Violence and Men
COMMON REACTIONS AMONG MALE-IDENTIFIED
SURVIVORS
 Shame and self-doubt, believing men should be “strong enough” to stop an
assault

 Confusion about normal physiological responses during the incident

 Concerns or questions about sexual orientation

 Feeling like “less of a man” or that you no longer have control over your own
body

 Withdrawal from relationships or friendships and an increased sense of

isolation

 Worry about disclosing and the fear of judgement or disbelief

Sexual Violence on Campus
Estimates are 1 in 5
women and 1 in 16 men
are sexually assaulted
while in college.
90% of sexual assaults are
committed by a friend or
acquaintance.
AND
50% of cases involve alcohol
consumption by the victim,
perpetrator, or both.
College students are most at
risk in the first 6 weeks of
their college experience.
73% of LGBTQ+ students
experience sexual assault or
harassment and 6% of those
students change schools.
Students with disabilities
experience sexual violence
on campus at 3x the rate
than students without
disabilities.
RAINN
What is the impact of SGBV on male
victims?
Psychosocial needs of survivors
• Safety and protection

• Care and understanding

• Practical support

• Connectedness with the family and community

• Livelihood for her/his family

• Self-efficacy (believing in one’s own abilities)

• Hope for the future.