Domestic Abuse, also called Domestic violence, includes physical, emotional and sexual abuse in couple relationships or between family members.
Anybody can be affected by domestic abuse, and anyone can be an abuser. It doesn't just happen to women – men can be victims too, whether their partner is a man or a woman.
According to data from the Crime Survey for England and Wales, at least 4% of men aged 16-59 experienced domestic abuse in 2014/15.
If it's happening to you, it's important to tell someone and to remember that you're not alone.
It can be difficult for men to say they need help, and to know where to go once they've decided to talk to someone.
"Men can be reluctant to say that they are victims, and they worry that they won't be believed," says Ippo Panteloudakis, who manages the Men's Advice Line.
"What I'd say to these men is: there's more help out there than you think. The key is to talk to someone."
Find out where to go for help.
Domestic abuse is very serious, whether it happens to men or women. Don't feel that you have to put up with it.
Anybody can be affected by domestic abuse, and anyone can be an abuser. It doesn't just happen to women – men can be victims too, whether their partner is a man or a woman.
According to data from the Crime Survey for England and Wales, at least 4% of men aged 16-59 experienced domestic abuse in 2014/15.
If it's happening to you, it's important to tell someone and to remember that you're not alone.
It can be difficult for men to say they need help, and to know where to go once they've decided to talk to someone.
"Men can be reluctant to say that they are victims, and they worry that they won't be believed," says Ippo Panteloudakis, who manages the Men's Advice Line.
"What I'd say to these men is: there's more help out there than you think. The key is to talk to someone."
Find out where to go for help.
Domestic abuse is very serious, whether it happens to men or women. Don't feel that you have to put up with it.
