I don't think creating a woman only environment is saying that all men are abusers. Face it, if you've been raped by a man it is hard to then have to deal with a man regarding rape. Also for a woman who has been raped or abused by a man, the idea of being in a shelter with men is unthinkable. What will happen is they won't report and won't seek help.
Do I believe men can be victims of sexual abuse. Yes. But I think seperate facilities need to be set up for men. Will men prefer only dealing with other men. I don't know. But I think to be effective that is something that should be looked into. Then facilities set up for men. Whether it is staffed by both men and women the study would determine that. And it might be a good idea to have joint sessions of therapy available for both men and women to attend but neither group should have to attend co-ed sessions.
I do know as a woman I want to deal with women if I was a victim of rape or assault.
