Hello and welcome to the 1in6 website.

The mission of 1in6 is to help men who have had unwanted or abusive sexual experiences in childhood live healthier, happier lives.

The number of men who have had experiences that can be defined as childhood sexual abuse is conservatively estimated at one in six. We’ve chosen our name to call attention to just how many men have been affected , and for those men who are dealing with this, as reminder that they are not alone.

Research indicates that most men who have had such experiences don't begin to deal with the negative effects until they are in their late 30s, 40s or 50s*. This fact is unacceptable to those of us leading the efforts of 1in6, and our information and resources are accessible to all men, young and old, from every walk of life.

Similarly, while our initial geographic focus is Southern California, this website and our referral services are available to men worldwide. Our planned Community Education and Outreach Program, and our therapist-moderated "Support and Information Groups," will be available in the Southern California area.

Members of our founding board and other committed and qualified professionals have created this website to help you educate yourself and, if this is what you're looking for, to advance your healing process.

All 1in6 services are free. Also, please know that your privacy and safety are our highest priorities.

I hope that you find the information and resources on this site useful. I welcome any questions and suggestions that you may have.

Best regards,

Steve LePore
Executive Director

P.S. 1in6 is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) organization and is supported by grants from private foundations and individual donations.

* Mike Lew. (2004) Victims No Longer. HarperCollins Publishers, Inc.: New York.