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The Male Victim

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Know a man who may be battered?
Print out this page and give it to him.
 
Often, it'll be enough to get him to talk to you about it -- if not right away, perhaps in a bit. And talking to another man about it is the first step in healing -- in survival. 
 
Knowing that someone understands or wants to help will strengthen him for the journey to come. So lend an ear, or a helpful hand; but never minimize his pain!

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Male Victims

    come from all walks of life, social backgrounds and cultures.

Male Victims

    suffer society's stigma for not protecting themselves.

Male Victims

    become depressed in their isolation, feel suicidal and sometimes take their own lives without disclosure.

Male Victims

    are victimized because they fail to conform to the Macho man stereotype.

Male Victims

    are perceived as wimps.

Male Victims

    are disbelieved because they are men.

Male Victims

    are refused the status of victim.

Male Victims

    are caring, sensitive men, good fathers and providers. They want help for the abuser not further abuse from society and the caring agencies.

Male Victims

    are removed from or asked to leave their homes because it is the easy option.

Male Victims

Remember: TV star and comedian Phil Hartman never talked about his marital problems, either, except to joke about having to leave the house when his wife was mad. He told everyone the marriage was wonderful -- as so many men do.

If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship - Contact AAFV at AdvocatesAgainstViolence@gmail.com