INFORMATION FOR MALE DOMESTIC ABUSE VICTIMS

What is Domestic Abuse?

Any incident or threatening behaviour, violence or abuse (psychological, physical, sexual, financial or emotional) between adults who are or have been intimate partners or are family members, regardless of gender or sexuality.

What can I do if I am in a violent relationship?

• Recognise that it is happening to you.

• Accept that you are not to blame.

• If possible, try and extricate yourself from the situation and leave as your personal safety is of paramount importance.

• Do not retaliate physically or verbally, especially as you are more likely to be arrested.

• Keep a diary of incidents, noting down times, dates and witnesses, if any.

• Keep a photographic record of injuries.

• Report each incident to your GP or hospital.

• Report each incident to a trained domestic violence police officer – and insist on a crime reference number. Either phone to make an appointment or attend the station in person. Take a friend with you, if possible.

• Take advice regarding injunctions from a reliable solicitor.

• Seek help from a local council housing officer, especially if children are involved.

• Ensure that you have your evidence.

Call ManKind at any stage for help and information