Male rape
Myth: Men can't be raped.
Myth: Only gay men are sexually assaulted.
Myth: Only gay men sexually assault other
men.
Truth: All men, heterosexual, bisexual or
homosexual can be raped or assaulted.
Ignorance and misunderstanding surrounding male rape can cause
men to suffer in silence but it shouldn’t be that way.
Sensitivity
It’s equally as important for you to think about reporting your
assault to us. We understand the decision is yours to make but if
you chose to report a rape you’ll be treated without prejudice and
with as much understanding and sensitivity as anyone else.
Regardless of the circumstances you are not to blame and we will
conduct a thorough yet sensitive investigation.
We have a team of specially trained male and female officers and
can arrange for you to see a male or female doctor if you would
prefer.
Support
If you chose not to report the incident to us please don’t suffer
in silence. There are a number of national support organisations
that provide information, support and counselling for men who have
been raped or sexually abused.
Here are a few:
MPower
MPower offers counselling services for male survivors of rape,
sexual assault and childhood abuse.
Helpline: 0808 808 4321 (Open every Thursday between 8pm and
10pm)
Phone: 01603 622406
E-mail: support@seva-uk.org
Website: www.male-rape.org.uk/
Men’s Advice
Line
Advice and support for men in abusive
relationships.
Helpline: 0808 801 0327 (open Monday to Friday 10am to 1pm and 2pm
to 5pm)
E-mail: info@mensadviceline.org.uk
Website: www.mensadviceline.org.uk/
Survivors UK
Provides information, support and counselling for men who have been
raped or sexually abused.
Helpline: 0845 122 1201 (open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday between
7pm and 10pm)
Phone: 0207 404 6234
E-mail: info@survivorsuk.org
Website: www.survivorsuk.org/
MASH
Telephone counselling service for men who have been raped or
sexually abused at any time in their lives. Male and female
counsellors are available.
Helpline: 0117 907 7100 (Thursday 7 - 9 pm)
Victim Support Essex
Offers free and confidential emotional support and practical
help to victims of crime, their family, friends and anyone
else affected.
Helpline: 0845 456 5995
E-mail: essex@victimsupport.org.uk
Website: www.victimsupport.org.uk/
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