How we support you.
Support for men.
We offer specialist support for men who have experienced sexual violence or abuse at any point in their lives.
You will be met with care, respect, and understanding, and supported at your own pace in a safe and confidential environment.
"I have hope for the future."
-Anonymous, shared with consent.
Many men who contact us have never spoken about what happened before.
Some are in their 20s or 30s. Many are much older.
For some, what happened took place in childhood or adolescence — and may have stayed silent for years or even decades.
If this is your experience, you are not alone. It is not too late to talk.
You don’t need to be certain about what it “counts as” to reach out.
You are not alone.
Why people often wait so long.
It is very common for men to delay talking about sexual abuse or sexual violence.
This can be due to:
shame or self-blame
not recognising it as abuse at the time
feeling pressure to “move on” or cope alone
fear of not being believed or understood
difficulty finding safe or accessible support
For many people, speaking about it only becomes possible years later — sometimes when something in life brings it back into focus.
What support looks like.
When you contact us, you will not be expected to explain everything at once.
We will:
listen at your pace
help you understand what support might be helpful
explain your options clearly and gently
support you without pressure to disclose more than you want to
You remain in control of what you share and when.
Support is confidential, trauma-informed, and focused on helping you feel safe and supported.
People affected by sexual violence may experience a range of emotional and physical responses, including:
anxiety, fear, or panic
low mood, sadness, or emotional overwhelm
difficulty trusting others
feeling disconnected from yourself or others
difficulties with relationships or intimacy
sleep difficulties or intrusive memories
using coping strategies such as alcohol or substances
You do not need to be experiencing any of these to seek support.
What matters is how the experience is affecting you now.
Common experiences.
Our support for men.
CRASAC provides specialist support for men as well as women.
We offer:
one-to-one counselling
Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) support
help whether or not you have reported to the police
support at any stage of your recovery
You do not need to have spoken to anyone before.
You can start from wherever you are.
If you’re not ready to talk yet.
That is completely okay.
You may want to look at other organisations that also support male survivors, including:
You can also come back to us at any time when it feels right.
Get in Touch
If you are ready to talk, or just want to ask a question, you can contact us for confidential support.
We are here to listen, without pressure or judgement.