Domestic abuse and men
You probably feel as if you’re the only man who has ever
experienced domestic abuse but that’s not the case. Men suffer
too.
In fact one in six men experience domestic abuse in their
lifetime.
Violence between
people isn’t gender discriminatory. It’s got nothing to do with
masculinity whatsoever.
Male domestic abuse survivorWhether you’re male or female the definition of domestic abuse
is the same. Men have the same rights to feel safe as
women and are protected by exactly the same laws.
Essex Police will not tolerate domestic violence, regardless of
gender, and we encourage you to report incidents to us.
If you do you will be
treated without prejudice and with the same sensitivity and
understanding as anyone else.
Our domestic abuse liaison officers will do all they can to help
but until your situation changes don’t be frightened to seek
support.
Support
You’re not alone, help is available.
Below you’ll find a list of local and national support
organisations that provide information, support and
counselling specifically for men living with domestic abuse.
Men’s Advice Line
A confidential helpline for all men
experiencing domestic abuse by a current or ex-partner. If
English isn’t your first language you can phone and ask for an
interpreter.
Advice line: 0808 801 0327 (Open Monday to Friday from 10am to 1pm
and 2pm to 5pm
E-mail: info@mensadviceline.org.uk
Website: www.mensadviceline.org.uk/
Man 2 Man
A 24-hour
helpline for male victims of domestic violence.
Helpline: 0208 698 9649
Essex Gay Men
Run social groups across mid
Essex and Thurrock and offer support around sexual health, domestic
violence and hate crime.
Phone: 01245 250256
Text: 07949348820
E-mail: office@essexgaymen.org.uk
Website: www.essexgaymen.org.uk/
Download a leaflet about
Essex Gay Man.
New
Paths
Offers a safe, non-judgemental
environment for gay, transsexual and bisexual men experiencing
domestic abuse.The organisation has a drop-in centre and a team of
life coaches, therapists and advisors.
Phone: 07927961376
E-mail: info@newpaths.org.uk
Website:
www.newpaths.org.uk
Broken
Rainbow
A helpline for lesbian, gay, bisexual
and transgender people experiencing domestic violence.
Helpline: 08452 60 44 60 (Open Monday 2pm to 8pm, Wednesday 10am to
1pm and Thursday 2 to 8pm)
Phone: 08452 60 55 60
E-mail: mail@broken-rainbow.org.uk
Website:www.broken-rainbow.org.uk/
The Salvation
Army
The Salvation Army runs residential
shelters for men.
Website: www2.salvationarmy.org.uk
There is also help available for men who feel they are absuing
their partner or ex-partner and would like to put an end to
their violent or abusive behaviour.
Essex Change
Essex Change is a community
based domestic violence intervention programme for men who want to
end their violent or abusive behaviour towards a partner or ex
partner.
Phone: 01245 258680 ext 223 or 07872541982
E-mail: essexchange@relate-northessex.org
Website: www.essexchange.org/
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