A Silent Epidemic: Sexual Violence Against Men and Boys-A Silent Epidemic: Sexual Violence Against Men and Boys

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The video features Lynnie Hayes, a Two-Spirit male from the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate tribe, who discusses sexual violence against men and boys in indigenous communities. Lynnie shares his own experiences of abuse and highlights the various effects it can have on individuals. He also addresses the issue of female perpetrators, which is often overlooked. Lynnie emphasizes the importance of breaking the silence surrounding sexual violence and the need for healing within indigenous communities. The webinar is part of the ISAAC project, funded by the Office on Violence Against Women, and is hosted by the International Association of Forensic Nurses, a respected authority on forensic nursing.<br /><br />In the video, Lynnie Hayes shares his personal healing journey from sexual violence. He discusses how an elder advised him to view reminders of his experiences as spirits and to care for himself accordingly. Lynnie emphasizes the role of cultural and spiritual healing alongside Western approaches. He also addresses the issue of sexual violence against Native American men, sharing statistics and personal stories. Lynnie highlights the challenges faced by male survivors and suggests various ways to support their healing, such as creating safe spaces and utilizing ceremony and support groups. He concludes by emphasizing the need to change the conversation around sexual violence and increase funding for tribal programs. Overall, Lynnie advocates for the healing and support of male survivors in tribal communities.

Keywords

Lynnie Hayes

Two-Spirit male

sexual violence against men

indigenous communities

abuse experiences

female perpetrators

breaking the silence

healing within indigenous communities

cultural healing

sexual violence against Native American men

male survivors challenges

support for healing