Advice for male victims of Domestic Abuse
Not only women are victims of domestic abuse. Men can also
be, and frequently are, victims of abuse in the home, either at the
hands of their female partner or, in the case of same-sex
relationships, their male partner.
You may feel you are the only man who has ever experienced
domestic abuse but you are not alone. Abuse is a control issue
– abusers believe they have the right to manipulate, control and
humiliate another person.
If you are a man experiencing abuse from a male or female
partner there are services available to access. Remember, men
have exactly the same rights at women.
The Men’s Advice Line is a
confidential helpline for men experiencing domestic abuse. Men can
call for emotional support, practical advice and other
services including legal advice centres, mental
health, counselling services and housing advice.
It’s available on a freephone number (free from landlines
and mobile phones) 0808 801 0327.
Alternatively email info@mensadviceline.org.uk.