Men can be victims of domestic abuse from either a male or female
partner. If you are in danger and need emergency help call 999 and ask
for the police, if you are injured ask for the ambulance service also.
It is suggested that men find it more difficult to admit to being abused
because this may be seen as an admission of weakness. Seeking help is
not an admission of weakness and there are people who can help you to
deal with the abuse and move on from it. If you are not certain about
the abuse within your relationship read - WARNING
SIGNS. These patterns of behaviour are not specific to the abuse
of women. You are just as likely to be confused and blame yourself if
you are being abused either by a male or female partner. It is easy to
think that as a man your claims of abuse will be disbelieved or trivialised.
Men have the same rights as women to live without fear in a safe environment,
free from assault or danger.
Always remember, there is someone who can help you (see links and help
lines), you are not to blame, you are not alone and you have the right
to be safe in your own home. Authorities such as Social Services, Craven
Housing, Police and the Crown Prosecution Service are available to help
you. It is only refuges that are exclusively for women fleeing domestic
abuse, there is unfortunately nothing for men at this stage.
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