Helpline for male domestic abuse victims struggles to cope amid pandemic surge

[johnwin530]

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A helpline for male victims of domestic violence is struggling to cope with the volume of calls because of a 35 percent spike in the numbers seeking help during the pandemic.

Men’s Aid Ireland says it dealt with about 5,500 contacts during 2020, a figure it projects will grow again to 9,000 this year based on a further surge in January and February.

The number is most likely higher as the majority of men in these situations don't talk about it and do not report it. Men who report domestic violence can face social stigma regarding their perceived lack of machismo and other denigrations of their masculinity. Additionally, intimate partner violence (IPV) against men is generally less recognized by society than IPV against women, which can act as a further block to men reporting their situation.

[captainwagger]

A very very sad topic😪

My heart goes out to all sufferers of domestic abuse.

Such a hidden and torturous existence for many.

Icebergs come to mind unfortunately.

[seriousguy]

Needs to be more helplines, most are overwhelmed and not able to provide support, lets hope these important issues are dealt with first