Archive for July 30th, 2010

National Public Awareness Campaign on Male Victims in the USA Studies have shown that men who are in relationships with abusive partners do not necessarily see themselves as victims of domestic violence. Domestic violence has been so narrowly define in our society as violence against women by men that men who suffer physical, emotional,... »

When the Washington Post begins to acknowledge the existence of batterered men, that’s progress! Carolyn Hax: Abused Husband Needs to Act Despite Wife’s Threats By Carolyn Hax Thursday, July 29, 2010 Adapted from a recent online discussion: Dear Carolyn: I’m in a terrible marriage and I don’t know how to get out of it.... »

Domestic violence experts often express concern for women who stay in an abusive relationship, saying these women have no alternatives to escape. But what about battered men who stay in their relationship – why don’t they leave? The recent study, “A Closer Look at Men who Sustain Intimate Terrorism by Women,” reveals that 62%... »