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1in6 Thursday: Hope
Hope is essential to life, especially for those who are forced (or choose) to deal with painful experiences from our past. By biblical (and practical) definition, hope is only possibly when we have not yet obtained that which we are hoping for. “Hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance” (Romans 8:24-25). To endure painful circumstances we must develop a vision of a brighter future, one that is free of our current pain and hardship.
Urge Congress to Fund Testing of Rape Kits
This month, both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate advanced spending bills that include $117 million in grants that would help states and local governments to test backlogged DNA samples. We must tell our representatives to make this funding a priority.
Advocating for Justice for Survivors of Sexual Assault in the Military
Joyful Heart, along with women’s rights organizations across the country, stands with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) in support of the Military Justice Improvement Act, S. 967.
1in6 Thursday: Are Youth Offenders Victims as Well?
A little over a year ago, I wrote about an experience I had speaking with young male survivors of child sex abuse. It was called Help the Children Heal. Last week, I spoke with a group whom, one might assume, is the opposite end of the spectrum. I was invited to speak with young male offenders who were mostly minors.
1in6 Thursday: “You Did so Much for Me”
“You did so much for me.” Monty ran up to me, embraced me and thanked me.
1in6 Thursday: 1BlueString Hits the Stage at the Vans Warped Tour
Last month, 1BlueString and 1in6 had an amazing experience raising awareness for male survivors of childhood sexual abuse at this summer’s Vans Warped Tour, an annual festival featuring alternative rock music and culture.
1in6 Thursday: Open the Doors
Randy Ellison discusses the moment he is able to “Open the Doors” to healthy possibilities and positive rewards. So many survivors have learned to protect themselves by keeping people and experiences at bay. Here, Randy shares the moment where finds the balance between a coping mechanism and letting in the great things life has to offer.
From 1in6: Why Tell Anybody?
I don’t know how he got my telephone number and he never told me his name. As soon as I identified myself, he blurted: “Why should a man tell anyone about his abuse?”
Introducing Pura Vida Bracelets in Support of JHF and NO MORE
We are excited to launch our new NO MORE Pura Vida bracelet, a product of the creative brains at Joyful Heart and the innovative thinkers at Pura Vida bracelets.
1in6 Thursday: A Woman, a Feminist, a Supporter of Men
The idea that we should help male survivors of sexual violence because it will lower their risk of engaging in abusive behavior towards women is as much a barrier to progress as any other oppressive stereotype that correlates to sexual violence.
