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The National Domestic Violence Hotline | Men Can Be Victims of Abuse, Too

According to the CDC, one in seven men age 18+ in the U.S. has been the victim of severe physical violence by an intimate partner in his lifetime. One in 10 men has experienced rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner. In 2013, 13% of documented contacts to the Hotline identified themselves as male victims. Although they make up a smaller percentage of callers to the Hotline, there are likely many more men who do not report or seek help for their abuse, for a variety of reasons:

The majority of domestic violence stories covered by the media are about male perpetrators and female victims who are typically in heterosexual relationships. While we certainly don’t want to minimize this violence, focusing on only one type of situation renders invisible the many scenarios that do not fit this definition, including abusive relationships among homosexual, bisexual, and trans* men. This might make many victims feel like they don’t have the space or the support to speak out about their own experiences and seek help.

A Few Resources for Men:

• Male Survivor provides resources to male survivors of sexual trauma
• Safe Place in Austin, TX provides services and shelter for male victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. They can help you locate shelters in your area, where available.
• Center Against Domestic Violence, based in New York City, offers information and support for male victims
• Helpguide.org: Help for Abused Men
• Lambda’s Anti-Violence Project provides support and resources to LGBTQ victims of violence