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Commentary: We’ve studied male-on-male sexual assault. Here are some strategies to protect a young man

How does an adult man who is 6-foot-3, 203 pounds, a first-round NHL draft pick and Stanley Cup winner become a victim of alleged sexual assault by another man? But Kyle Beach’s story shows that physical power does not always prevent sexual assault. The bro-culture we see so often in sports, fraternities and other male-dominated spaces can hide and sometimes even encourage sexual assault. ...

How does an adult man who is 6-foot-3, 203 pounds, a first-round NHL draft pick and Stanley Cup winner become a victim of alleged sexual assault by another man?

But Kyle Beach’s story shows that physical power does not always prevent sexual assault. The bro-culture we see so often in sports, fraternities and other male-dominated spaces can hide and sometimes even encourage sexual assault. We’ve studied this kind of assault — and know how to help our boys and young men see the signs before they (or their friends) become victims.

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