Keith Smith, author of Men in My Town, is a survivor of a childhood stranger abduction rape. He is an expert media source and speaker on the topic of childhood sexual trauma.

The story of Keith’s assault and his transition from sexual assault victim to survivor has been featured in newspapers and magazines and his program,“5 Steps You Can Take to Keep Kids Safe” has been discussed on radio and television. Keith’s testimony before State Judiciary Committees in New Jersey and Rhode Island contributed to Statute of Limitations reform legislation being passed protecting the rights of child victims and holding accountable the criminals who commit sex crimes against children and the institutions that cover up their crimes.

Keith’s story has been covered by Roni Rabin for The New York Times and Jon Baker for The Times (RI). He participated in Oprah Winfrey’s award-winning show, '200 Male Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse,' was featured on 'Perspective' with ABC Investigative Reporter Nora Muchanic and appeared on Anderson Cooper’s Special, 'State of Shame: The Penn State Sex Abuse Scandal.'

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