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
By Psychology Today, 10/29/24
“…Male victimization is a significant public health issue (CDC, May 2024). Data from the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS) reports that men endure a high frequency of intimate partner violence, sexualviolence, and stalking. …”
Read the entire article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ie/blog/mind-games/202410/male-victims-of-intimate-partner-violence
By Q News, 10/10/24
“…“The landmark National Elder Abuse Prevalence Study led by AIFS indicated that approximately 15% of people aged 65+ reported an experience of elder abuse in the 12 months prior – including physical, sexual, financial or neglect,” Dr Gahan said. …”
Read the entire article: https://qnews.com.au/new-study-to-investigate-abuse-and-mistreatment-of-older-lgbt-people/
By Word in Black, 08/28/24
“…“When it comes to Black men — who are often among the highest underreported (iPV) groups — reporting that their Black female partner has victimized them is often met with disbelief, shame, minimization, and potential criminalization,” says Domenique Harrison, a licensed mental health professional and founder of The Racial Equity Therapist. …”
Read the entire article: https://wordinblack.com/2024/08/tables-turned-why-black-male-ipv-victims-dont-speak-up/
By News West 9, 10/05/24
“…When Lex experienced his abuse, resources for men were scarce. Even Safe Place, a 24-hour emergency shelter and advocacy organization, had no place for him to turn to. “It wasn’t a facility for men, so they had to turn me away,” Lex said. “That was incredibly painful for me, and for them, because you’re just lost, trying to find somebody.” …”
Read the entire article: https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/community/domestic-violence-survivor-emphasizes-importance-of-awareness-for-male-victims/513-2165988c-e32f-454c-b032-42e1d07cd928
