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The #metoo campaign: Six reasons why men do not report sexual harassment

As the Harvey Weinstein allegations continue, prominent men from different walks of life are coming forward to discuss their experience of sexual assault. In the UK, however, it is estimated that a startling 96 per cent of attacks on men go unreported to police.

Here, we explain some of the factors behind that statistic, from the taboo of admitting vulnerability to a perceived lack of institutional support.

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