gender-based violence<\/a> have recently emerged as an increasingly important topics both in Ireland and in the international community, they have been framed principally with respect to violence against women, particularly sexual violence. These abuses were portrayed simply as cases of male perpetrators and female victims. However, it is now widely accepted in Ireland that both men and women can be victims and perpetrators of violence in the home.
\nConsiderable progress has also been made in the area of research over the past number of years. We now know a lot more about the gender prevalence of domestic violence than we did at that time. Watson and Parsons (2005) definitive piece of research on domestic violence carried out for the National Crime Council found that:<\/p>\n\u2022 15% of women and 6% of men suffer severe domestic abuse
\n\u2022 29% of women and 26% of men suffer domestic abuse when severe abuse and minor incidents are combined
\n\u2022 13% of women and 13% of men suffer physical abuse or minor physical incidents and
\n\u2022 29% of women (1 in 3) and only 5% of men (1 in 20) report to the Garda\u00ed.<\/p>\n
The study suggested that in the region of 88,000 men and 213,000 women in Ireland have been severely abused by a partner at some point in their lives.
\nWhile, at first glance, the above seems to suggest that women and men experience similar levels of domestic abuse, one must bear in mind that the impact and severity of abuse experienced by women is much greater than that by men particularly for more severe behaviours. That said, men, like women, deserve protection against these abuses.<\/p>\n
What Help is Available?<\/h3>\n
Men have exactly the same rights as women to be safe in their own homes. All statutory services (such as the Garda\u00ed, Courts, and social services) have a duty to provide services to all, whatever their gender. Men are protected by exactly the same laws as women – anyone who has assaulted another person, regardless of the gender of either, can be prosecuted.
\nIf you are a man experiencing domestic violence and you need emergency help you can call the Garda\u00ed on 999 or 112<\/p>\n
Men who are living with domestic abuse can contact AnyMan which is a voluntary group which provides a confidential helpline, information and a support service for male victims of domestic abuse. You can contact them by calling (01) 554 3811, it is open from 9am to 5pm Monday \u2013 Friday.<\/p>\n
You can also contact the Male Advice Line on freephone 1800 816 588. This is run by the Men’s Development Network and its opening hours are 10am to 6pm Monday and Wednesday, 12pm to 8pm Tuesday and Thursday and 2pm to 6pm on a Friday.<\/p>\n
Men who have experienced sexual abuse can contact their local Rape Crisis Centre or the National Rape Crisis Helpline on 1800 778 888 (operated by Dublin Rape Crisis Centre) for support and information. One in Four(01 6624070) also provides support to individuals who have, or are concerned about someone who has, experienced sexual violence or abuse. Rape Crisis Centres and One in Four also provide support and information to adults who have experienced sexual abuse in their childhood.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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