Men have the same rights as women to be safe in their own homes and are protected by exactly the same laws as women. Of all the services available to assist victims, it is usually only refuges that are gender specific.

Many men feel like they are the only ones who have ever experienced domestic abuse and can feel ashamed and embarrassed. If you are experiencing abuse it doesn’t make you ‘weak’ to ask for help.

Men are often worried about their children. The family courts deal with child contact disputes on a case-by-case basis. Evidence of domestic abuse will be taken into account and decisions about residence and contact will be made accordingly.

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Hidden Harms Animation – recognising domestic abuse affecting older people

Domestic abuse can occur at any age. Research shows that domestic abuse affecting older people is often not recognised and under reported. Older people can be victims of interpersonal violence, or abuse by family members however we do not see older peo

Outside the Wire

A bespoke drug and alcohol service offering confidential advice and support to current and ex HM Forces personnel and their families, across Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex. ​They offer confidential and tailored support for PTSD, mental ill health, substanc

Citizens Advice Bureau

We help people find a way forward We can all face problems that seem complicated or intimidating. At Citizens Advice we believe no one should have to face these problems without good quality, independent advice. That’s why we’re here: to give people th

COMPASS

Compass is a new Domestic Abuse Helpline to access Community Based Services and Specialist Accommodation in Essex. Online Chat now available! Please click here to find out more. Compass went live on 1st April 2019 and is the new point of access for vic

Sanctuary Schemes

What is a Sanctuary Scheme? The Sanctuary Scheme is a victim-centred service that consists of the installation of security measures, in and around properties to enable households at risk of domestic abuse to live safely in the property if they choose t

South Essex Domestic Abuse Hub

The South Essex Domestic Abuse Hub is a place where you can come for help, advice and assistance. The hub includes a range of support services that you can access. South Essex Domestic Abuse Hub has drop-in centres in Basildon, Brentwood, Castle Point,

Galop

Galop offer emotional and practical support for LGBT+ people experiencing domestic abuse, hate crime and sexual violence. They offer a National domestic abuse helpline, 0800 999 5428, or you can email them on help@galop.org.uk.  Check the opening times

The ManKind Initiative

The ManKind Initiative is a national charity that provides help and support for male victims of domestic abuse and domestic violence. Their confidential helpline is available for all men across the UK suffering from domestic violence or domestic abuse

Men’s advice line

The Men’s advice line is run by the charity Respect to support men who are victims of domestic violence. You can reach them on 0808 801 0327 (Mon, Tues and Weds 10am – 1pm and 2pm – 5pm. There is an answerphone outside these hours).

South Essex Rape and Incest Crisis Centre (SERICC)

Providing services for children and adults who have experienced any form of sexual violence at any time in their lives:   Sexual violence can be described as , child sexual abuse, adult survivors of child sexual abuse, recent and non-recent rape a

SOS Rape Crisis

Providing: Services with regard to all forms of sexual violence, child sexual abuse, adult survivors of child sexual abuse, recent and non-recent rape and child sexual abuse, sexual harassment, online child sexual exploitation, advocacy linked to sexua

Safe Steps

Safe Steps is a Southend based charity that aims to support people affected by domestic abuse. We: Work with women, men, children and their families, to protect them from further risk of harm and abuse Support individuals and families to make informed

Changing Pathways

Changing Pathways are offering an online chat on their webpage, please click here to find out more. Changing Pathways is a place-based domestic abuse support charity that has been supporting survivors and their children in South Essex and Thurrock for

Safer Places

We support those who use/ need our services in their journey from risk and crisis to recovery and resilience. We are determined to promote recognition of Domestic Abuse and its impact, for individuals, families and communities. We will respond to Domes

Next Chapter

The Next Chapter are offering online chat on their webpage, please click here to find out more. The Next Chapter supports women, together with their children, who have suffered domestic abuse. We offer crisis accommodation and outreach support to help