Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network Speaker's Bureau (RAINN.org)

It is indeed rare when the young victim of a brutal crime grows up to reveal his story in a way that is both compelling and objective. Such is the case with Keith Smith in the gripping and deeply disconcerting bio-novel, Men in My Town. Based on his experience of having been abducted, beaten, and raped by a local pedophile, Smith reminds us how quickly the innocence of youth can be snatched away. But there are two stories here, one of despair, the other of revenge. While the boy in this novel shares the terror of the attack and the fear that grips his life thereafter, the reader is also pulled into the fictionalized account of his attacker's murder, orchestrated by a few local men who take it upon themselves to seek retribution and give Smith, and other boys of Lincoln, Rhode Island, peace of mind. Who murdered him and how is the stuff of fiction. That the case was never solved is truth. A compelling and chilling story about violence, survival, and retribution.

Men in My Town

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 Limitation 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.' 

Keith's ONE SHEET can be found in the Media Links section below.

You can reach Keith at (646) 634 3629.

* Childhood Sexual Abuse : The Myths and the Realities
* The Personal and Societal Consequences of Childhood Sexual Abuse
* Making the transition from Victim to Survivor
* 5 Steps You Can Take to Keep Kids Safe
* A Call to Action for Volunteers, Funding Sources and Benefactors

Sexual Violence

Sex Abuse Survivors

Child Sexual Abuse

Child Sex Abuse Trauma

Child Sex Abuse Prevention

One  Sheet for media, press, and speaking events

Ron T.

Director, Producer

Karen A.

Director

John C.

Executve Team Leader

Survivor of a childhood stranger abduction rape

It's not your fault

Keith Smith, stranger abduction rape survivor, testifies to Rhode Island Committee on Judiciary in support of extending the statute of limitations in sex crimes committed against children.

Keith Smith testifies to R.I. State Judiciary Committee on Sex Crime Legislation

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