This is a presentation made by a student for a global perspectives group research project. This is for informative and awareness purposes.

1. “No one comes running for young
boys who cry rape.”
Kevin Kantor

2. What is sexual assault?
Sexual assault is any form of unwanted sexual
contact and any sexual behavior done without the
consent of a person. Such as rape, attempted rape,
molestation, and sexual harassment.

3. Sexual assault – in males
Sexual assault can occur at any age, to either gender. Although, when this happens
with the male gender, it’s not usually payed attention to. This is because of the
stereotypes surrounding men and boys that since they should be masculine, they
should be able to fight off attackers and be able to handle the situation. Due to this,
sexual assault cases with male victims are often disregarded. Many cases aren’t even
reported as there is a lot of stigma surrounding male victims of sexual assault.

4. Frequency and Commonality
• According to U.S. Department of Justice 2013, from 1995-2010 9% of rape and
sexual assault victims were male.
• 3% of boys grades 5-8 and 5% of boys in grades 9-12 said they had been sexually
abused.
• The U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics 2000, stated that the year in a male’s life when
he is most likely to be the victim of a sexual assault is age 4
• One in 53 boys under the age of 18 experience sexual abuse or assault at the
hands of an adult, as reported by U.S. Department of Justice, Journal of Adolescent
Health.
• Male college aged students are 78% more likely than nonstudents to be a victim of
rape or sexual assault, as reported by Bureau of Justice Statistics.

5. Later life effects of sexual assault in males
 Trying to prove their masculinity by becoming bigger, stronger and meaner, by engaging in
dangerous or violent behavior.
 Being skeptical over sexual identity and gender.
 Feeling like their masculinity is insufficient.
 Dealing with a sense of not having control over ones body
 Problems with closeness and intimacy.
 Sexual problems.

6. Awareness
In conclusion, society should be more aware of this issue and the
difficulties male victims of sexual assault go through in order to try
to get a better understanding of their situation and prevent more
stigmatization. This will help make the male victims feel more
comfortable and will also result in more victims reaching out and
reporting their incidents to authorities.