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Male victims of sexual abuse remain hidden, ignored, dismissed, misunderstood, ridiculed and above all else, neglected.Boys and men are less likely to be identified as victims, less likely to recognise they have been abused, less likely to disclose and less likely to engage with services.

This book addresses the many issues and disadvantages uniquely and disproportionately facing male victims, and will explore how environmental factors (nurture) and biological factors (nature) play a part.The book will also explore how to adapt practice making it more male-friendly, and it will provide examples of how to use therapeutic approaches with male victims whilst utilising, rather than demonising, elements of masculinity.

Contents

  • Acknowledgements
  • Guidance on Terminology
  • Plates, Figures and Tables
  • About the Author
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1My Own Story of Child Sexual Exploitation and Adult Rape
  • Chapter 2Definitions and Legislation: Where Do Boys and Men Fit In?
  • Chapter 3Male Victims: Prevalence, Myths and Demographics
  • Chapter 4How the Country Tackles Sexual Abuse: Where Do Boys and Men Fit In?
  • Chapter 5Identification: Risk Assessments and Gender Biased Practice
  • Chapter 6How Boys and Men are Sexually Abused: Methods, Locations and Perpetrators
  • Chapter 7Recognising and Responding to Sexual Abuse: How Boys and Men Deal with It
  • Chapter 8Professional Responses to the Sexual Abuse of Boys and Men
  • Chapter 9Nature, Biology and Sexually Abused Males
  • Chapter 10Nurture, Environment and Sexually Abused Males
  • Chapter 11Adapting Practice and Services for Sexually Abused Boys and Men
  • Chapter 12Working Therapeutically with Sexually Abused Boys and Men

"This book should be read by all family agencies and everyone interested in the abuse of men.  Men have been overlooked as victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse since it became an issue in 1971 when the first refuge for women and children was opened.Finally, 50 years later there is a voice for men."

Erin Pizzey international founder of the refuge movement for all victims of generational family violence

"An unflinching look at the world of male sexual exploitation, this unique guide covers everything from challenges posed by professional bias and legislation, to how concepts of masculinity prevent (but can also aid) best practice.Using examples from his own experience and anonymised from practice, Phil highlights different grooming models and experiences of boys and young men!as well as tips for best practice.This is an invaluable resource for any practitioner working with young males suspected to be vulnerable to or being sexually exploited.There really is nothing quite like it in the field!"

Adele Gladman, Independent Safeguarding Children Trainer and Consultant and co-author of Child Sexual Exploitation After Rotherham'

"This book combines lived experiences – including that of the author, professional training and years of counselling to address the dearth of knowledge and research regarding men and boys who have experienced sexual abuse and exploitation.Phil examines every crucial element including the grooming process of young men, the reactions and impact of victims and their view of masculinity, as well as the prevalence and myths surrounding male sexual victimisation.Culminating with invaluable insight for supporting men with their understanding of and recovery from their experiences by providing ‘male-friendly' therapeutic approaches.This important work presents a comprehensive and sensitive view of male victims, their journey to recovery and recommendations for those that wish to support them.Providing a valuable source to victims, students and professional partitioners alike.Highly recommended."

Deborah Powney, Lecturer in Professional Policing & Criminology – UCLan, BSc, MSc, PhD Candidate (Psychology)

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"This is a much needed and "must read" book by someone who knows what he's talking about both as a survivor and a highly experienced practitioner in the field of sexual abuse.This book destroys the myth that sexual abuse is just an issue for women and girls.It lays bare the stark statistics and the harrowing evidence relating to the sexual exploitation and abuse of boys and men.More than that, it exposes the powerful prejudice towards male victims that still endures not just among the general public but even among professionals to whom male victims are expected to turn.Phil shows categorically how these biased attitudes limit and distort both the initial reporting of sexual abuse by male victims and the official recording of it.For example, sexually exploited males are more likely than females to be perceived even by professionals as doing harm rather than being a victim of harm.The book also helps to explain why services for male victims still remain inadequate to this day.However, this book is more than just a complaint about the status quo.It goes beyond mere illumination of the problem and offers many practical solutions and suggestions for improving the situation both at a personal level and also at a systemic and policy level.The power of this book is that it combines hard scientific data with real life stories based on Phil's work and given to him with full consent by those whose lives he has helped to transform.All case scenarios have been carefully rewritten to preserve anonymity whilst still leaving a powerful impression of what sexual abuse can do to the lives of boys and men.I can't recommend this book highly enough for anyone interested in the human condition and in particular what life is like for our most vulnerable males."

Martin Seager, Consultant Clinical Psychologist / Adult Psychotherapist

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