Support for male survivors
1 in 7 men will experience domestic abuse in their lifetime. There are many reasons men find it hard to access domestic abuse support including:
Not realising that what they are experiencing is domestic abuse
Domestic abuse being perceived as a gendered crime, with male perpetrators and female victims
Resources being aimed at women, meaning there is little support for men
Fears that if they do report the abuse, nothing will happen or that they will be seen as the abuser
Fears around what speaking up will do to their family and access to their children
Fears around masculinity and how men experiencing domestic abuse will be perceived by their family, friends and professionals
We understand that if you are a male victim of domestic violence, it can feel incredibly difficult to open up and tell someone about what you are experiencing. We provide support to all people who are experiencing domestic violence.
We have a specific male worker to support men experiencing domestic abuse. We don’t judge, stereotype or look at gender. Whilst our workforce are predominantly female, they are trained to take calls from male survivors.
We are here to help. We listen, we believe, we act.
Men Standing Up – 0300 303 0167, available weekdays 9am to 4:30pm
Respect – 0808 8010327, available weekdays 9am to 8pm
ManKind Initiative – 01823 334244, available weekdays 10am to 4pm
We are also here for you if you have experienced sexual violence, but if you would prefer to speak to a male-specific charity, contact Survivors UK.
Call for help now
0808 2800 999
Open Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 4:30pm (closed for half an hour lunch at 1pm)
Our One Front Door helpline is completely free and confidential, and the call will not show up on itemised bills.
Latest news, blogs and jobs
We’re still here and we’re still fighting.
There are many things to celebrate this year on International Women’s Day. Firstly, we want to celebrate and thank our exceptional, dedicated and trauma informed staff for their dedication and hard work this last year. Without them, their enthusiasm and passion we...
Rachel’s* story
I met my partner on a blind date. I had just come out of an engagement, where my fiancée had cheated on me. We met on Christmas Eve in town for a drink and he said he had some Christmas shopping he had to do so I went with him. He bought some me some bits and a bear...
How to talk to someone about domestic abuse
Sometimes, a brew with your bestie can reveal something more. If you are concerned a friend or family member is experiencing domestic abuse, here are some tips on how to start a conversation. Be safeMake sure you're in a safe location, where it's unlikely to be...