More Too Life urges men’s healing to strengthen abuse prevention

More Too Life is pressing community leaders, fathers and mentors to treat men’s healing as part of abuse prevention, citing 22 years of survivor support and prevention work. The Sarasota-based nonprofit says men need trauma-informed support, accountability and roles in helping stop exploitation.

Why it matters: - More Too Life is framing men’s healing as a public-safety issue, not just a private health issue. - The organization says abuse prevention improves when men have support for trauma, clear accountability and practical ways to protect families and communities. - The approach centers male survivors too, treating their recovery as distinct from accountability for people who harm others.

What happened: - More Too Life, Inc. called on community leaders, service providers, fathers and mentors to strengthen abuse prevention by addressing men’s healing and responsibility. - The Sarasota, Florida-based nonprofit issued the statement on Oct. 15, 2026. - Founder, CEO and Executive Director Dr. Brook Parker Bello said the organization has spent 22 years supporting survivors of trafficking and exploitation while building prevention programs that include men. - More Too Life invited service providers, community organizations and men interested in mentoring and prevention to connect about existing programs and collaboration.

The details: - Dr. Brook Parker Bello said men need places to speak honestly about abuse, shame and wounds carried in silence. - Bello also said men need opportunities to stand with survivors, challenge exploitation and become examples for the next generation. - More Too Life cited Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data showing more than one in six men in the U.S. have experienced contact sexual violence in their lifetimes. - The CDC also says sexual violence is underreported, with shame, fear and concerns about not being believed among the barriers to disclosure. - The organization listed five priorities for communities: - Improve access to trauma-informed support for male survivors. - Equip fathers, coaches, mentors and other trusted adults to recognize concerns and respond appropriately to disclosures. - Teach consent, healthy boundaries, digital responsibility and respect for human dignity. - Strengthen referral relationships among survivor organizations, mental health providers and community institutions. - Engage men in sustained prevention efforts through mentoring, education and responsible leadership. - More Too Life’s work with men includes RJEDE and Legacy of Fatherhood. - The Kingdom Sons: Legacy of Fatherhood Masterclass offers a faith-based setting focused on identity, healing, responsibility and men’s influence in families. - Bello said men can oppose exploitation through everyday choices in homes, friendships, workplaces and communities. - Bello also said that means seeking help when needed, respecting boundaries, taking disclosures seriously and refusing to excuse harmful behavior because someone is admired or successful. - More Too Life, Inc. describes itself as a survivor-founded nonprofit serving victims of human trafficking and exploitation through survivor support, advocacy, education and prevention. - The organization was founded in 2003. - The nonprofit says its mission addresses recovery needs and the conditions that allow exploitation to continue.

Between the lines: - The statement broadens abuse prevention beyond awareness campaigns and toward behavior change among men who may be fathers, mentors or community gatekeepers. - The emphasis on male survivors suggests More Too Life sees healing and prevention as linked, not competing, priorities. - The faith-based masterclass points to a strategy that blends spiritual framing with trauma-informed prevention.

What's next: - More Too Life is seeking partnerships with service providers, community groups and men who want to mentor or help prevent abuse. - The organization is likely to continue using its existing programs to connect survivor support with prevention work aimed at men. - The broader test is whether communities adopt male-focused healing and accountability as standard parts of abuse prevention.