1in6 is an American

nonprofit organization A nonprofit organization (NPO) or non-profit organisation, also known as a non-business entity, not-for-profit organization, or nonprofit institution, is a legal entity organized and operated for a collective, public or social benefit, in co ...

that provides support and information to male survivors of

sexual abuse Sexual abuse or sex abuse, also referred to as molestation, is abusive sexual behavior by one person upon another. It is often perpetrated using force or by taking advantage of another. Molestation often refers to an instance of sexual assa ...

and assault, as well as their loved ones and service providers. In January 2007, 1in6 was founded by a group of individuals including Steve LePore, Jim Hopper,

Greg LeMond Gregory James LeMond (born June 26, 1961) is an American former professional road racing cyclist, entrepreneur, and anti-doping advocate. A two-time winner of the Road Race World Championship (1983 and 1989) and a three-time winner of the Tou ...

, and

David Lisak David Lisak is an American clinical psychologist. He received his PhD from Duke University, and is a retired Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Massachusetts Boston. Lisak's research focuses on "the causes and consequences of ...

. In December 2018, the Board of Directors of 1in6 announced that longtime nonprofit leader Matthew Ennis would succeed founder Steve LePore as the organization's President & Chief Executive Officer following LePore's retirement. The organization partners with

RAINN The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) is an American nonprofit anti-sexual assault organization, the largest in the United States. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline, as well as the Department of Defense Safe Helplin ...

to provide a free and anonymous 24/7

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, as well as confidential weekly online support groups for male survivors. In 2016, nearly 400,000 people visited the 1in6 website. The Bristlecone Project, created by Lisak, is 1in6’s multimedia awareness campaign that features portraits and stories of a community of male survivors. Based in Los Angeles, the organization conducts trainings for professionals, organizations, and military branches around the world, including the

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, and the

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. 1in6 also provides technical support for various organizations including RAINN,

Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR) is the oldest anti-rape coalition in the United States, working to eliminate all forms of sexual violence and advocating for the rights and needs of victims. History Founded in 1975, PCAR works wit ...

ECPAT International ECPAT International is a global network of civil society organisations that works to end the sexual exploitation of children. It focuses on ending the online sexual exploitation of children, the trafficking of children for sexual purposes, the se ...

National Sexual Violence Resource Center The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) is an American nonprofit organization that addresses the causes and impact of sexual violence through collaboration, prevention, and resources. Working in collaboration with state and territory ...

, Your Safe Haven, Centre County Women’s Resource Center, Men Can Stop Rape, Victim Services Incorporated, Family Services of Blair County, and all branches of the United States Military at bases around the world.

NO MORE Celebrity PSA Campaign - Male Survivors

In 2016, 1in6 partnered with Viacom, NO MORE, and The Joyful Heart Foundation (founded by

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) to produce

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s featuring celebrities and highlighting the prevalence of sexual trauma among males. On March 2, 2016, the broadcast PSAs debuted on Viacom’s networks and in Times Square, during which the PSAs were visible to approximately 21 million people. NoMoreCampaign MaleSurvivorPSA 1in6 updatedlogo

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External links

Official websiteThe Bristlecone Project
{{DEFAULTSORT:1in6 Sexual abuse advocacy and support groups Incestual abuse Rape in the United States Online support groups Men's organizations in the United States Organizations established in 2007 Organizations based in Los Angeles Violence against men in North America

NO MORE Celebrity PSA Campaign - Male Survivors

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