Our Voice Male Survivors Report
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REPORT
Our Voice Male Survivors: Experiences of Victims and Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Child sexual abuse affects an estimated 1 in 7 boys, yet their experiences are often overlooked. This report amplifies the voices of 1,431 male survivors from the Global Our Voice Survivor Survey, revealing distinct patterns of abuse, disclosure, and long-term impact, and calling for action to ensure boys and men receive the prevention, support, and care they need.
“How difficult it is for a man to feel broken, or to even recognize that we are broken.” Quote from a male survivor in response to the Global Our Voice Survivor Survey. |
Key Findings:
Early abuse: Many boys first experience abuse before age 10.
Types of abuse: Most commonly nude genital touching; boys are more likely than girls to be abused by women or people under 18.
Disclosure barriers: Boys are less likely to disclose, often tell friends rather than professionals, and shame is a major barrier.
Long-term impact: 78% report lasting negative effects, especially depression, but fewer than girls acknowledge these impacts.
Support gaps: Few boys receive support; coping often involves self-blame, withdrawal, or ignoring the abuse.
About the report
This report has been researched and written for Protect Children in collaboration with The International Policing and Public Protection Research Institute (IPPPRI) (part of Anglia Ruskin University) by Eva Díaz Bethencourt, Lea Kamitz, Katariina Leivo, Tegan Insoll, Anna Ovaska, Valeriia Soloveva, Samantha Lundrigan, and Nina Vaaranen-Valkonen.
Suggested citation: Protect Children. (2025). “Our Voice Male Survivors: Experiences of Victims and Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation.” https://www.suojellaanlapsia.fi/en/post/our-voice-male-survivors
Cover design by Néstor Feijoo Melián. https://rayon.es/
About the Global Our Voice Survivor Survey
The Global Our Voice Survivor Survey is directed at individuals over the age of 18 who have been subjected to sexual violence in childhood. The primary aim of the global Our Voice survivor survey is to raise the voice and wisdom of those who have been subjected to sexual violence in their childhood. The valuable data and information we are collecting through this survey will be used to strengthen child protection measures and victims' rights.
This survey is conducted by Protect Children with support from the Justice Initiative.
