A Critical Review of Mens Experiences of Sexual Assaults Their Perceptions towards Perpetrators and Coping Strategies

Abstract

The article critically reviews empirical findings and assesses the state of the literature canon on sexual assaults on men, their perceptions towards the perpetrators and coping strategies. The study is premised against the background of male sexual abuse.  These male victims need psychological help to help them move on.  Based on these conclusions, the study recommends that organisations that deal with male sexual violence must work together to raise awareness campaigns on the different types of sexual assaults that are currently happening among men. These organisations must also educate men to report their offenders to police and other institutions within the criminal justice system in time. Organisations that help male survivors must be reinforced with qualified psychotherapists to ensure male survivors are assisted and these male survivors must be educated on the different recommended methods that can be used to deal with trauma that is associated with sexual assault.