Exploring barriers to the disclosure of abuse, which include shame, internalized myths about masculinity, and stigma around male victimhood

Biopics and true crime have gained traction after Netflix docuseries like “Baby Reindeer” and “Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile,” each retelling tragedies in hopes of broadening public awareness of the victims’ stories.

Family members of Erik and Lyle Menendez called for their release from prison, saying they were sexually abused by their father and “vilified” by a society that was not ready to hear that boys could be raped.