University of West London, Brentford, UK.
University of South Wales, Pontypridd, UK.
J Interpers Violence. 2022 Sep;37(17-18):NP16992-NP17022. doi: 10.1177/08862605211028014. Epub 2021 Jun 28.
Current understandings on service engagement by male victims of domestic violence and abuse (DVA) within the United Kingdom (UK) have generally been captured by qualitative research. As such, large-scale quantitative data detailing the profile, needs and outcomes of abused men, upon both presentation and use of services, is currently lacking. The present study analyzed the client data of 719 callers to a domestic abuse helpline for men in the UK. Findings showed that the overwhelming majority of callers reported they were abused by female perpetrators, most of whom were still their current partner, and that many of the men were fathers. Vulnerable populations (GBTQ+ and disabled men) were under-represented in the sample. Most men were seeking emotional support, along with a range of practical advice and signposting to other services. The confidentiality of the helpline was crucial for many men, and almost half had struggled to access the service (suggesting a severe lack of resourcing). Findings are discussed in relation to the need for gender-inclusive services, which cater for the unique challenges and barriers experienced by abused men.
目前，英国（UK）对男性家庭暴力和虐待（DVA）受害者的服务参与的理解主要是通过定性研究来捕捉的。因此，目前缺乏详细描述受虐待男性的特征、需求和服务使用结果的大规模定量数据。本研究分析了英国一个男性家庭暴力求助热线的 719 名来电者的客户数据。研究结果表明，绝大多数来电者报告说他们受到女性施害者的虐待，其中大多数人仍然是他们的现任伴侣，而且许多男性还是父亲。在样本中，弱势群体（GBTQ+ 和残疾男性）代表性不足。大多数男性寻求情感支持，以及一系列实用建议和其他服务的转介。许多男性非常重视求助热线的保密性，几乎一半的男性在获取服务方面遇到了困难（这表明服务资源严重不足）。研究结果与为受虐待男性提供性别包容服务的需求有关，这些服务需要满足他们所经历的独特挑战和障碍。
