There is NEVER an excuse for domestic abuse
MALE VICTIMS
In terms of domestic abuse, there is no difference in what happens with regards to the actual abuse between males and females. The difference is really in how society deals with the difference in gender. With female victims it is widely accepted that they are indeed victims and it is very much unacceptable, with a vast amount of support out there being for the female.
However with male victims, the support groups are far less and society does not acknowledge male victims in the same way it acknowledges female victims. Males often fear ridicule that they are "weak" and will not be taken seriously (note however that this is not exclusive to males and can also happen to females). This makes it very difficult for a male to come forward to report domestic abuse or seek help and support.
The video below, played by actors in a social experiment, shows just how society reacts to male victims.
However with male victims, the support groups are far less and society does not acknowledge male victims in the same way it acknowledges female victims. Males often fear ridicule that they are "weak" and will not be taken seriously (note however that this is not exclusive to males and can also happen to females). This makes it very difficult for a male to come forward to report domestic abuse or seek help and support.
The video below, played by actors in a social experiment, shows just how society reacts to male victims.
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IDENTIFYING A POTENTIAL ABUSER
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Clare's law, otherwise known as Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme, or Disclosure Scheme for Domestic Abuse Scotland (DSDAD) in Scotland, is a law which was introduced after a 36 year old female - Clare Wood - was murdered by her ex partner. Clare was unaware of her ex boyfriends history of violence against women.
Clare's father, Michael Brown, fought to give people the right to find out whether or not they have reason to be concerned about their partner. He also fought to give police and other agencies the power to disclose to that person, if there are reasons to be concerned that their partner has a history of domestic abuse. Whilst Clare was a female victim, it is fully acknowledged that males are also victims and this law also applies to males seeking to establish whether or not their partner (male or female) is a person with a history of domestic abuse.
If you live in Scotland then click here to find out how to submit an application for information if you have concerns that your partner may have a history of this nature.
If you live in England then click here.
If you live in Wales, then click here.
Clare's father, Michael Brown, fought to give people the right to find out whether or not they have reason to be concerned about their partner. He also fought to give police and other agencies the power to disclose to that person, if there are reasons to be concerned that their partner has a history of domestic abuse. Whilst Clare was a female victim, it is fully acknowledged that males are also victims and this law also applies to males seeking to establish whether or not their partner (male or female) is a person with a history of domestic abuse.
If you live in Scotland then click here to find out how to submit an application for information if you have concerns that your partner may have a history of this nature.
If you live in England then click here.
If you live in Wales, then click here.
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