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 Packet: PDF print version/Editable version

Scroll down to find the full enrollment process to register for Men Accountable for Sexual Exploitation (MASE). Full instructions are also provided on the third page of the intake packet. 

Carefully read all instructions provided before calling with questions.

Upcoming Class Information

Next Class Date:
Friday, September 18, 2026  

Intake Deadline:
THIS CLASS IS FULL – ENROLLMENT CLOSED
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.  Before calling with questions, fully and carefully read the instructions on the third page of the intake packet.
  • 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

(Link also 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