1in6 is an American

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that provides support and information to male survivors of

sexual abuse Sexual abuse or sex abuse is abusive sexual behavior by one person upon another. It is often perpetrated using physical force, or by taking advantage of another. It often consists of a persistent pattern of sexual assaults. The offender is re ...

and

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, as well as their loved ones and service providers. In January 2007, 1in6 was founded by a group of individuals including Steve LePore, Jim Hopper,

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, and

David Lisak David Lisak is an American clinical psychologist. He received his PhD from Duke University, and is a retired associate professor of psychology at the University of Massachusetts Boston. Lisak's research focuses on "the causes and consequences o ...

. Steve LePore led the organization as Executive Director from 2007 to 2018. In December 2018, following LePore's retirement, the 1in6 Board of Directors announced that Matthew Ennis would become President & Chief Executive Officer. Matthew Ennis resigned from 1in6 on September 30, 2022. The organization partners with

RAINN The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) is an American nonprofit anti-sexual assault organization, the largest in the United States. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline, as well as the Department of Defense Safe Helpline ...

to provide a free and anonymous 24/7

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, as well as confidential weekly online

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s for male survivors. In 2016, nearly 400,000 people visited the 1in6 website. The Bristlecone Project, created by Lisak, is 1in6’s multimedia awareness campaign that features portraits and stories of a community of male survivors. Based in Los Angeles, the organization conducts trainings for professionals, organizations, and military branches around the world, including the

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, and the

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. 1in6 also provides technical support for various organizations including RAINN, Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape,

ECPAT International ECPAT is a global network of civil society organisations that works to end the sexual exploitation of children. It focuses on ending the online sexual exploitation of children, the trafficking of children for sexual purposes, the sexual exploitat ...

National Sexual Violence Resource Center The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) is an American nonprofit organization that addresses the causes and impact of sexual violence through collaboration, prevention, and resources. Working in collaboration with state and territory ...

, Your Safe Haven, Centre County Women’s Resource Center, Men Can Stop Rape, Victim Services Incorporated, Family Services of Blair County, and all branches of the United States Military at bases around the world.

Projects

In 2016, 1in6 partnered with

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, NO MORE, and The Joyful Heart Foundation (founded by

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) to produce

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s featuring celebrities and highlighting the prevalence of sexual trauma among males. On March 2, 2016, the broadcast PSAs debuted on Viacom’s networks and in Times Square, during which the PSAs were visible to approximately 21 million people. In 2018, 1in6 released a public service announcement, "Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Assault Reveal an Important Truth," in partnership with NO MORE. The

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partially funded the PSA and

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published it. Andy Langdon, founder of Good Pictures, created and directed the PSA. NoMoreCampaign MaleSurvivorPSA 1in6 updatedlogo

References

External links

Official websiteThe Bristlecone Project
{{DEFAULTSORT:1in6 Sexual abuse advocacy and support groups Incestual abuse Rape in the United States Online support groups Men's organizations in the United States Organizations established in 2007 Organizations based in Los Angeles Violence against men in the United States