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The O’Brien Dennis Initiative, founded in 2009 by O’Brien Dennis, aims to change perceptions about male sexual abuse. As a survivor himself, Dennis wrote an autobiographical book detailing his experiences, which led to the realization that men needed a safe space to discuss and address their trauma.
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🎉 Celebrate 15 Years of Impact at Our Anniversary Gala! 🎉
Let’s celebrate resilience, community, and 15 years of impact. Reserve your spot today!
✨ What to Expect:
🍽️ 3-Course Meal – Delicious dining experience
🍹 Open Bar – Sip and enjoy your favorite drinks
🎁 Gift Giveaways – Fun surprises for attendees
🤝 Networking – Connect with advocates, survivors, and change-makers.
📅 Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025
⏰ Time: 5PM – 10PM
📍 Location: Terrance on the Park 52-11 111th Street, Queens, New York 11368
💵 Tickets: $170
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UNDERSTANDING CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE
Male Sexual Abuse: Society is becoming increasingly aware of male rape. However, experts believe that current male rape statistics vastly under-represent the actual number of males who are raped each year. Rape crisis counselors estimate that while only one in 50 raped women report the crime to police, the rates of under-reporting among men are even higher (Brochman, 1999). Until the mid-1980s, most literature discussed this violent crime in the context of women only. The lack of tracking of male sexual crimes against men, and the lack of research about the effects of male rape are indicative of the attitudes held by society at large — that while male rape occurs, it is not an acceptable topic for discussion. Source: NCVC “Get Help” General Information