In Antigua, a case of alleged sexual violence has cast a spotlight on the deep-rooted stigma facing male survivors of assault and failures in institutional response, according to local outlet Antigua News Room. The incident unfolded on the night of a recent Thursday, when the victim accepted an offer of a ride from two men, who are accused of carrying out the sexual attack. Since the alleged assault, the 41-year-old victim has remained in acute psychological distress, his family confirms. Immediately after the attack, he was brought to a licensed physician to receive urgent medical care, and his father has since arranged for him to leave Antigua to receive further support away from the island. The family says the victim chose not to file a formal police report on his own, overwhelmed by the shame and social stigma attached to being a male survivor of sexual violence. While the victim’s sister stepped forward to contact law enforcement and formally lodge the allegation with authorities, the family has growing concerns that the case is not receiving the urgent, appropriate attention it demands. This case highlights a persistent gap in support systems for male survivors of sexual violence across many Caribbean communities, where outdated social norms often push survivors to stay silent rather than come forward to seek justice and care.