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International Men’s Day

November 13, 2023

On International Men’s Day, the Trust is raising awareness of the domestic abuse services available to male victims to encourage more men to seek support– and to encourage others to encourage them too.

One in every six to seven men will become a victim of domestic abuse at some point in their lifetime. Domestic abuse is a major health issue and affects people from all walks of life. Men can experience domestic abuse in intimate relationships (heterosexual, same sex, ex-partners) from family members and can be victims of child-to-parent abuse (CPA). Abuse can come in many different forms and includes:

  • physical or sexual abuse;
  • violent or threatening behaviour;
  • controlling or coercive behaviour;
  • economic abuse;
  • psychological, emotional or other abuse;

If you are a man and a victim of domestic abuse, there is help available.  Don’t suffer alone or in silence.

Don’t deal with it alone: Ask Marc. Ask Marc is a specialist service in Sandwell which provides help and support for men affected by domestic abuse, stalking, rape and sexual violence. https://askmarc.org.uk/ 0121 289 6402.

If you are concerned that a man in your care or a member of staff in your team is a victim of domestic abuse, advice and support is available from Safeguarding Teams (Child 0121 507 2844/ Adult 0121 507 5588), DA Nurses (0121 569 7223), Hospital IDVA (City 0121 507 4829, Sandwell 0121 507 3787) and specialist services. See Safeguarding Children Domestic Abuse section on Connect. If there is an immediate risk of harm, contact Police on 999.