1IN6

1in6 is seeking nothing less than a cultural shift—aiming to transform our culture's perception of male sexual abuse and assault as a stigmatized, private problem into an actionable community issue. Our programs focus on four populations: male survivors, their loved ones, professional service providers, and the general public. Our primary goals are to:

- Increase awareness around the nature and extent of the issue, creating public dialogue to reduce and transform cultural stigma.

- Provide comprehensive information and resources that support men, their loved ones, and service providers—connecting individuals with our support services as well as services from other providers.

- Expand the national safety net of services and resources available to male survivors and those who care about them—training service providers and building partnerships with other anti-sexual violence organizations.

Amplify awareness primarily through leveraging online, digital technology—optimizing information and resources to be widely discoverable through search, generating further awareness through crafting compelling stories that explore the issue and communicate effective strategies toward achieving happy, healthy futures.

Sustain, grow, and improve our digital programming which offers free and confidential support to men and loved ones—including the 24/7 national helpline, weekly online support groups, stories from a community of male survivors, recommended books & films, etc.

Continue to build in-person and online trainings for service providers in various sectors, including: military, education, law enforcement, health care, and faith.

Grow and diversify financial resources to support short and long term goals.

With development staff, a creative team, training team, and web developer, we are positioned to make significant and measurable progress. Additionally, our board of directors is comprised of program leaders and academic experts on sexual abuse, violence, and public health, guiding an effective and mindful approach to our work. We've strategically built a digital technology framework that's sustainable, scalable, and adaptable to current and future needs. We partner with other anti-sexual violence organizations to sustain and grow various programs.

Key accomplishments:
- 24/7 national chat-based helpline for male survivors and loved ones
- Weekly online support groups for male survivors, and a group for partners of men
- A wealth of research-driven information on relevant topics
- Trauma-informed trainings for service providers, organizations, and military branches
- A multimedia awareness campaign featuring portraits, videos, and written narratives of male survivors
- Technical assistance to organizations across the U.S.

What's next:
- Leveraging digital media to raise greater awareness
- Training a wider population of service providers
- Adding groups to our online support group program, including: LGBTQ+ men, Spanish-speaking men, and male veterans
- Offer local, in-person support groups