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| “I know first-hand how the pain and shame of such childhood experiences can affect one’s life. I was so impressed by 1in6's mission and objectives that I joined the board of directors, and I'm committed to doing everything I can to ensure their success.” Read more » |
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| “I thank God for this organization and the 1in6 website. As a child and young man I felt alone and isolated, and didn't know where to turn for help. I was not fortunate enough to have the information and resources of this outstanding website, but you are.” Read more » |
Our Mission
The mission of 1in6 is to help men who have had unwanted or abusive sexual experiences in childhood live healthier, happier lives.
Our mission also includes serving girlfriends, wives, partners, family members and friends by providing information and support resources on the web.
Why 1in6?
Researchers estimate that 1 in 6 men have experienced unwanted or abusive sexual experiences before age 16. This is likely a low estimate, since it doesn't include noncontact experiences, which can also have lasting negative effects.
If you've had such an experience, or think you might have, you are not alone.
If you wonder whether such an experience may be connected to some difficulties or challenges in your life now, you are not alone.
Learn and explore options, in privacy
This is a place for you to learn more, reflect on your situation, find answers to your questions, and explore your options – all at your own pace, and in complete privacy.
This site is for everyone, from guys who are mostly happy and successful in their lives to those who are barely getting by and feel at the end of their rope. These pages are filled with the courage, hope, and strength of other guys like you, who have taken stock of their lives and are choosing their own paths forward to healing.
Whoever you are, wherever you are now, welcome to 1in6.org.
(Still wondering if this site is for you? Definitions, Labels, and Sorting It Out For Yourself may help.)