TOTAL NUMBER OF CALLS: 8,248
FIRST TIME CALLERS; 6,743
REPEAT CALLERS; 965
INFORMATION & ADVICE CALLERS; 540
TYPES OF ABUSE:
ABUSED BY A MALE: 66% Our records show that if a man has been sexually abused as a child, that there is a greater possibility of him being sexually abused and bullied as an adult.
ADULT RAPE (after age of 16 years); 11%
ADULT SEXUAL ASSAULT; 3%
ABUSED AS A CHILD AND ADULT; 15%
ABUSED BY A FEMALE: 22%
ABUSED BY MALE & FEMALE: 12%
% of Callers:
MALE; 98%
FEMALE; 2% (referred to female survivor agencies around the UK)
The database of current helpline agencies around the UK, who work with both male and female survivors of sexual abuse, are listed on our Helplines page.
Geographic location:
ENGLAND; 85%
WALES; 2%
SCOTLAND; 9%
EUROPE and WORLDWIDE 4%
Currently, Group members travel from all over england and even scotland to attend sessions every week.
18 to 25; 7%
26 to 30; 23%
30 to 45; 59%
46 and over; 11%
As seen over the years, the majority of men who come forward to disclose are in their mid thirties, by which time they have almost lost everything, and can't see a way forward until they get the help they need.
Group Sessions:
A total of 96 hours spent in group sessions in 2004.
Sexual abuse of boys and men has no boundaries, clearly defined in the ages, sexuality and nationalities of group members, and even with the cultural differences, there are no barriers between us.
One to One Sessions:
A total of 112 hours spent in one to one sessions, recorded over the past 12 months (Jan 2005 ~ Dec 2005)
These sessions are held in Swindon, a local prison, and in Bath Spa city.
Male survivors supported in group and one to one sessions since 1991: 4,529
Email Contact: (Jan 05 ~ Dec 05)
1,321 EMAILS
The vast majority of these emails come from adult male survivors, although there continues to be a rise in emails from partners and friends of male survivors, asking how to support them, and equiries about training sessions, which we continue to provide around the UK
The 2004 statistics are HERE