e are committed to preventing, healing, and eliminating all forms of sexual victimization of boys and men through support, treatment, research, education, advocacy, and activism.
Bellefonte, PA - The sentencing of Jerry Sandusky is the beginning of a new chapter ,not the end of the story. With Sandusky slated to spend the rest of his life behind bars many people would be happy to move on and put this ugly scandal behind them. But the repercussions of Sandusky's actions as well as the inactions of all those who chose not to intervene will continue to impact the lives of the victims for years to come.
In April, MaleSurvivor celebrated Sexual Assault Awareness Month by holding the most successful awareness events in its history. The Dare To Dream campaign brought hope and healing to hundreds of people whose lives have been touched by the scourge of sexual abuse. Over the course of the month, more than 500 people participated in training sessions, film screenings, and talkbacks. At some events, survivors took the courageous step of speaking publicly, often for the first time, about having been abused.
Howard Fradkin, Ph.D., LICDC, Co-Chairperson, MaleSurvivor Weekends of Recovery
- Recovery is absolutely possible and achievable for me.
- I will practice being disloyal to dysfunction and loyal to functionality.
- I give myself permission to connect to loving, affirmative, strong, sensitive, accepting men and women in my community.
- I release and forgive myself for any responsibility I have accepted in the past for my abuse.
- The abuser (s) from the past chose to hurt me; I will stop repeating the lie that it just happened to me.
- Offering myself daily compassion is necessary for my healing and growth.
- I commit to connecting to the boy inside me today so we can play, laugh and experience joy together, even if just for a minute or two.
- I believe deep inside me I possess the ability to face the truth of my abuse and to learn to use new tools for healing.
- I have the right and the ability to speak the truth of my abuse and deserve to be heard, understood, believed and supported.
- Feeling is healing; as I heal, I develop the ability to experience a wider range of emotions to enhance my health and connections to others.
To learn more about Dr. Howard Fradkin, click here
11/10/11 MaleSurvivor speaks out about the abuse scandal at Penn State
Sequoia Retreat Weekend of Recovery
April 12-14, 2013
Sequoia Retreat, Ben Lohmond, CA
The Center for New Beginnings Weekend of Recovery
May 17-19, 2013
The Center for New Beginnings, Dahlonega, GA
Guest House Retreat and Conference Center Weekend of Recovery
July 12-14, 2013
Guest House Retreat and Conference Center, Chester, CT
Alta Advanced Weekend of Recovery
August 16-20, 2013
Alta Lodge, Alta, Utah (outside of Salt Lake City, Utah)
Building Intimacy: This Weekend is open to Level 1 Alumni & their partners
Alta Level 1 Weekend of Recovery
September 20-22, 2013
Alta Lodge, Alta, Utah (outside of Salt Lake City, Utah)
Hope Springs Weekend of Recovery
October 18-20, 2013
Hope Springs Institute,
Peebles, Ohio
The 2013 Weekend of Recovery Schedule has been announced! Click here to view it.
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12/17/2012 Sexual Abuse PATH Coalition Monthly Meeting04/14/2013 NOFSW 30th Annual Conference
04/15/2013 NOFSW 30th Annual Conference
04/16/2013 NOFSW 30th Annual Conference