Men Accountable for Sexual Exploitation (MASE)

Men Accountable for Sexual Exploitation (MASE) is an accountability-focused educational program for men whose behaviors contribute to commercial sexual exploitation. The program is designed to increase awareness, promote responsibility, and reduce harm.

Download MASE Intake & Class Info: PDF print version/Editable version

Scroll down to find the full enrollment process to register for Men Accountable for Sexual Exploitation (MASE). 

Upcoming Class Information

Next Class Date:
Friday, February 27, 2025

Intake Deadline:
Friday, February 20, 2025
No intakes will be accepted after this date.

Location

MASE is held offsite at:
St. Cloud Police Department
Training Room A
101 11th Ave N
St. Cloud, MN 56303

Health & Safety Notice

If you have:

  • Tested positive for COVID-19
  • Been exposed to someone who tested positive within the past two weeks, or
  • Are experiencing any symptoms of illness

DO NOT ATTEND THE CLASS.
You may register for and attend a future class instead.

Important Notes

  • The Central MN Sexual Assault Center (CMSAC) is a safe space for victims and survivors of sexual violence and exploitation.
  • Please use discretion before calling the CMSAC crisis line with questions related to MASE.
  • The most up-to-date information regarding class dates and cancellations will always be posted on this page. Please check back regularly.
  • Full details regarding class times, what to bring, and expectations are included in the downloadable MASE intake forms.

Download MASE Intake & Class Information

  • MASE Intake – PDF (Print Version)
  • MASE Intake – Editable Version

(Links provided at the top of this page)

Mission

To prevent and reduce all forms of commercial sexual exploitation through an accountability-focused program for men.

Program Outcomes

Participants will:

  • Hear testimonies from local survivors about the impact of men’s sexually exploitative choices.
  • Receive education on the realities of the sex industry, including prostitution, pornography, and trafficking.
  • Gain understanding of the attitudes, behaviors, and social forces that contribute to male violence and abuse.
  • Learn to recognize and interrupt their individual decision-making processes to prevent further exploitation.
  • Receive resources and referrals for continued accountability and change.

Enrollment Process

To enroll in MASE, complete all steps below:

  1. Email your completed intake form
    Send the intake (PDF or editable version) to cmsac@cmsac.org
    Subject line: MASE Intake
  2. Call CMSAC to confirm enrollment
    Call during business hours:
    Monday–Friday | 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    Phone: 320-251-4357

    This call confirms:

    • Your intake has been received, and
    • Space is still available in the upcoming class

    Parents, probation officers, and partners may NOT call on behalf of the participant.

  3. Submit down payment
    • A $200 down payment is required to officially register
    • Payment must be money order or cashier’s check ONLY
    • Down payments must be mailed to CMSAC
  4. Final payment
    • The remaining $700 is due on the day of the class
    • Payment must be money order or cashier’s check ONLY
    • Final payment is given directly to the instructors

Cost

Total Cost: $900

  • Payment is accepted only by money order or cashier’s check
  • Proceeds fund victim services for survivors of sexual violence and exploitation served by CMSAC

Additional Program Information

  • Program development began in 2015
  • The first class was held in March 2016 under the former name “Not Buying It”
  • MASE is comparable to other “John Schools” or demand-reduction programs across the country
  • MASE is NOT intended as a diversion program to avoid criminal charges or convictions

Participant Feedback

“This program was an eye-opener.”
— MASE Participant

“You never hear about what really happens… the abuse, etc. I was impacted by how the women feel about their side of the story. It’s horrible.”
— MASE Participant

“Everything talked about was very helpful. My eyes were opened to many things about our culture and how I fit into it… I want to change that by changing minds of people I know.”
— MASE Participant

“I was unaware of the overall impact… it showed me the larger picture.”
— MASE Participant

“I don’t have to live by the social norm. I don’t have to degrade women to be a man… regardless of what’s happened in my life, there is no reason to degrade anyone.”
— MASE Participant

“I want to be the person who stands up for anyone’s rights, rather than continuing to exploit them. This makes me want to be a better man.”
— MASE Participant

“I learned that all women live in fear of being raped and made to feel lesser. They are not lesser and shouldn’t be afraid anymore.”
— MASE Participant

To the women he exploited:
“I understand I have caused you pain. I will stand up for you from here on.”
— MASE Participant