By Kashmir Life, 12/24/25
“…The presumption of innocence is a cornerstone of criminal justice, but it is often turned on its head when a woman accuses a man of a crime. In such cases, the accused is frequently assumed guilty until proven innocent. …”
Read the entire article: https://kashmirlife.net/are-indian-laws-failing-male-victims-of-domestic-violence-376914/
By Police Scotland, January 2025 Issue
“…Underreporting is an issue within the LGBTQI+ community and we want to build trust and confidence that every report of domestic abuse will be treated sensitively and investigated thoroughly. We’ve developed this new advert in partnership with LGBTQI+ support groups….”
Read the entire article: https://www.scotland.police.uk/what-s-happening/news/2025/january/police-scotland-launches-new-advert-highlighting-domestic-abuse-in-lgbtqi-relationships/
By MomJunction, 01/09/25
“…This creates a worldview that women can never inflict physical, verbal, or emotional abuse over men. Hence, a man may feel ashamed of accepting any form of abuse from their woman in the first place. A man abused by the wife feels humiliated even to admit such a thing. …”
Read the entire article: https://www.momjunction.com/articles/signs-of-an-abusive-wife_00686286/
By Sky News, 01/12/25
“…Currently, male victims of domestic abuse, rape, stalking and so-called honour-based violence are grouped in the same category as female victims. One charity is calling for that to change. …”
Read the entire article: https://news.sky.com/story/male-survivors-ignored-as-their-abuse-is-classified-as-violence-against-women-13286615
By Pipe Dream, 11/7/2024
“…Organizers described how myths surrounding domestic violence in queer relationships are perpetuated over time. One of the biggest factors they discussed was stigma, as some hold the belief that LGBTQ+ relationships cannot be abusive…” “…Research has shown that rates of interpersonal violence among LGBTQ+ college students are as high as 50 percent…”
Read the entire article: https://www.bupipedream.com/ne
By BBC, 11/09/24
“…Around 30 women gathered in Belfast on Saturday to highlight concerns about a lack of support for male victims of domestic violence.The march was made up of women wearing fluorescent pink and included relatives of men who have been the victims.The twin daughters of west Belfast man Tony Browne, who was murdered by his girlfriend in 2022, were among those who attended. …”
Read the entire article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9qlnwgj1e4o
By Ladbible, 11/14/24
“…Sheree was ultimately convicted of coercive and controlling behaviour and three counts of actual bodily harm, and is currently serving a four-year prison sentence. Meanwhile Richard has since focused on rebuilding his life with his three children. …”
Read the entire article: https://www.ladbible.com/originals/news/my-wife-my-abuser-richard-spencer-abuse-advice-216229-20241111
By The Good Men Project, 11/12/24
“…Male victims may find it difficult to seek help due to the fear of not being believed or being dismissed. They might worry that friends and family will minimise their experiences or question their masculinity. This isolation can prevent them from reaching out for support, leaving them to cope with their trauma alone. …”
Read the entire article: https://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/the-facades-of-domestic-violence-unmasking-abusive-relationships/
By Advocate, 10/16/24
“…The vast majority of LGBTQ+ community centers (73 percent) reported experiencing anti-LGBTQ+ threats or harassment over the past two years, according to the 2024 LGBTQ Community Center Survey Report from the Movement Advancement Project and CenterLink. …”
Read the entire article: https://www.advocate.com/news/lgbtq-community-centers-threats-violence
By Monitor.co, 10/30/24
“…Authorities have emphasised the need for gender-based violence (GBV) shelters to provide counselling services for men experiencing abuse. Police in the Elgon Sub-region have registered a rise in cases of men facing domestic violence. The police say most victims hesitate to report due to cultural expectations. …”
Read the entire article: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/elgon-men-silently-endure-domestic-violence-police-4805502
