By Beacon News 3/14/2013

“After years of sounding the alarm bell to deaf ears, men’s rights advocate Earl Silverman has been forced to close the only men’s shelter for victims of domestic abuse in Alberta.”

Read the entire article: http://beaconnews.ca/blog/2013/03/calgary-mens-alternative-safe-house-forced-to-close/

By Action News Jax 3/12/2013

“Family and friends of post office shooting victim, Harold Davis say the warning signs of domestic violence from ex-girlfriend Arianne Myles were evident at home.”

Read the entire article: http://www.actionnewsjax.com/content/topstories/story/Post-office-shooting-Warning-signs-of-domestic/Vlkoy2AyTEOp7A058E4izw.cspx#.UUF4xvcXKMs.facebook

By Don Dutton and Katherine R. White – Open Journal Systems

“…Due to this set of beliefs called the “gender paradigm”, male victims are often met with disbelief or suspicion when they attempt to gain protection from a female partner, or access services. …”

Read the entire article: http://newmalestudies.com/OJS/index.php/nms/article/view/59

By The Guardian 9/4/2010

“Campaign group Parity claims assaults by wives and girlfriends are often ignored by police and media”

Read the entire article: http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2010/sep/05/men-victims-domestic-violence

By The New York Times 2/14/2013

“…In the past few years, domestic abuse in teenage relationships has been recognized as a public health issue. …”

Read the entire article: http://parenting.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/02/15/recognizing-signs-of-abusive-dating-among-teenagers/?smid=tw-share

Abused Men: The Hidden Side of Domestic Violence by Philip W. Cook Praeger Publishers 1997 Westport, CT ISBN: 0-275-95862-0 Amazon’s summary: “When most people think of domestic violence, images of battered women or abused children come to mind. But there is another side to this issue that is not as familiar–abused men. This unique book is the first to comprehensively examine this important but neglected social issue. Already praised by a diverse spectrum of readers–from “Dear Abby’s” Abigail Van Buren, to the nation’s leading domestic violence researcher, to those in law enforcement and counseling–this work is sure to spark controversy and discussion. It offers gripping, emotional stories, self-help for victims, and provocative insight into public issues, and provides a basic reference source for professionals. Abused Men presents practical solutions for reducing domestic violence, whether its victims are male or female.” A website with more information about the book is located at: http://www.abusedmen.com

Domestic Violence: The 12 Things You Aren’t Supposed to Know by Thomas B. James is a well-researched book on domestic violence, which looks at how it affects abused men and other groups typically left out of the picture (reviewed by Dr. Jack Turteltaub)

Violence in Gay and Lesbian Domestic Partnerships, by Claire Renzetti (editor).

Elusive Innocence: Survival Guide for the Falsely Accused by Dean Tong. Description: “This book is a training manual for the defense for those falsely accused. By providing actual case studies, his own included, the author shows the destruction that is incurred by families due to false allegations of child abuse. Having been falsely accused himself, the author gives the pitfalls and shows how to combat and defeat false abuse allegations. ” (added 9/13/01) Note that purchasing using this link gives a 5% donation to SAFE, with additional cost to you.

Violent Betrayal: Partner Abuse in Lesbian Relationships by Claire Renzetti (Sage Publications, 1992) is a book for people interested in finding out more about abusive lesbian relationships.