Although boys and men do not disclose child sexual abuse for similar reasons to girls and women – such as fear, self-blame and shame – boys and men also face gender-specific barriers.
These barriers can lead many boys and men to suffer the impacts of child sexual abuse in silence. For professionals, understanding these unique challenges is critical to providing effective support. Explore our new interactive learning tool which aims to help professionals create safe spaces where boys and men can disclose their experiences and begin their healing journeys