Events and Seminars
| Event | : | Book Discussion - 'An Intersectional Guide for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse and their Allies' by J. Sachs |
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| Venue | : | Freud Museum London, 20 Maresfield Gardens, London, NW3 5SX, UK |
| Date | : | 23/08/2025 |
| Duration | : | 4 - 5pm BST |
| Extra Info | : | Author and therapist, Jeremy Sachs will talk about the creation of this intersectional text, the importance of transformative justice and how the book is aimed at supporting both healthcare professionals and male sexual abuse survivors to better understand the complex world of sexual abuse recovery. Few experiences carry more shame, stigma, and misunderstanding than the trauma of sexual abuse. This book acts as an accessible guide to understanding the experiences and life-altering challenges faced by male survivors. It provides compassionate and practical insights towards healing for survivors and the loved ones and professionals that support them. Sachs examines the impact of sexual abuse on different men through an intersectional lens, exploring how their unique identities, circumstances, and society’s views affect their recovery or compound their trauma. Each chapter addresses a topic chosen by hundreds of male survivors who have attended the author’s recovery groups. It includes survivor testimonies, signposts to resources, and reflective activities to help manage the aftermath of sexual trauma. With statutory services, such as the criminal justice system, often failing male survivors, the book draws on Transformative Justice principles to suggest alternative ways for men to break cycles of trauma and move forward with their lives. Aimed at male survivors and those who support them—counsellors, psychotherapists, social workers, family members, and loved ones—this book offers guidance and hope for navigating a path to healing. |
| Organised By | : | Freud Museum London |
| Web Link | : | https://www.freud.org.uk/event/freuds-4pm-session-male-survivors-of-sexual-abuse-and-their-allies/ |