The 17% of Men in the time of COVID-19
In this time of pandemic and lockdown, it takes an extra toll on those of us who were sexually abused as boys. Why? Simply because as...
MAPLESS
The acronym MAPLESS sums up the effect of child sexual abuse on boys. MAPLESS is not gender specific and can work across all genders for...
Together we can shatter the silence concerning the sexual abuse of young boys
The sexual abuse of children causes ongoing trauma and distress throughout their lives. For boys it can cause sexual identity issues...
Update re: Support Groups
From September 2019, support groups will be held at The Kindle Centre on a Tuesday evening, once a month. Please check out the 'Support'...
Support Groups beginning in January 2019
The 17 Percent of Men support groups are starting on January 9th 2019 in Herefordshire, meeting in Room 1 at the Kindle Centre, Belmont...
Update!
The 17 Percent of Men are starting to get a few enquiries now, so we should be able to begin group meetings in Hereford in the next few...
We Can Break Our Silence
Men are not good at opening up about most things. We feel safer in our own little walled fortresses. Our feelings can often be cauterised...
‘The 17 Percent of Men’: a new organisation for Herefordshire
Herefordshire is a beautiful, rural county that for some feels idyllic. Consequently, it is not always easy for sexual abuse perpetrated...