Lenny Hayes, MA, citizen of the Sisseton Wahpeton-Oyate, Project Assistant Sovereign Bodies Institute
Men are often neglected as victims of all forms of sexual violence including being abused as a boy. It is frightening to realize how widespread sexual abuse and violence is in our society and yet how strong the denial of it is. Through the presenter’s own personal story of child sexual abuse, Lenny will discuss the mental health issues that impacts boys and men who experience sexual violence and define the issues that prevent the individual from healing and having healthy relationships.