Male Victims of Domestic Abuse
If someone is in immediate danger and their life is threatened, they should dial the Police on 999; if you are unable to talk, once connected to 999 press 55 and the police will attend. If it is not an emergency but you need help from the police, please call 101. For non-emergencies you can also report a crime online.
There are both similarities and differences for men and women who are experiencing domestic abuse. Being abused by somebody you love and trust can be confusing and bewildering, and any victim whether male or female may wonder if it’s their fault.
Admitting to being abused is difficult for anybody, but men often don’t have the social and support networks in place to easily tell a friend or family member. These topics are difficult for anybody to raise or disclose, but in particular, men may not have friendships and relationships in which they can open up and talk about their personal lives.
Domestic abuse can occur between intimate partners, ex-partners, family members or individuals who share parental responsibility of a child. There is no requirement for the victims and perpetrator to live in the same household for behaviour to be considered abusive.
Services available for Male Victims in Coventry - AnchorPoint
Safe, confidential, non – judgmental - supported by National Lottery Community fund we are able to support men from Coventry that are experiencing domestic abuse.
Domestic Abuse is more than physical violence. It can include:
- Emotional or physical
- Coercive control or intimidation
- Financial control
- Sexual abuse
- Isolation from friends and family
- Verbal threats or manipulation
It can happen to anyone regardless of age, background or sexuality
It’s not your fault. We are here to help.Our men’s services are free and confidential.
If you recognise that you are a victim of abuse we can provide support face to face, online or on the telephone.
Tel: 024 76 225863
Email: Anchorpoint@relationshipscw.org
Monday – Wednesday 9.00am to 9.00pm
Thursday - 9.00am to 6.00pm
Friday- 9.00am to 4.00pm
Anchor Point – Free support for men experiencing domestic abuse
Alternatively - Safe To Talk Helpline
www.safetotalk.org.uk
Coventry helpline: 0800 111 4998
Monday - Friday - 8.30am - 5.30pm
Saturday - Sunday - 10am - 1pm
Valley House
Valley House offers Supported Accommodation to male and female victims aged from 16 years, who are victims of domestic abuse. This also includes their families (children and young people).
All properties are fully furnished. We provide accommodation for families with older male children and have accommodations which are adapted for disabilities. Valley House is also able to take in family pets in some of the properties.
The support offered consists of:
- Risk assessments and safety planning
- 1 to 1 case work and structured group work
- Court support for service users involved in criminal justice and civil proceedings
- Family support work with children
- Signposting and advocacy
- Counselling
- Ongoing emotional and practical support
- Service user wellbeing one to one sessions and group work
- MARAC Referral & IDVA support
Service user can also have up to 3 months support within the community when they have moved into their own accommodation.
Referrals into the Domestic Abuse service will be taken 24 hours a day. Referrals can either be taken from professionals or self-referrals either by phone or by attending our office: 024 7626 6280
Valley House - Domestic Abuse Accommodation Service - Coventry