Myths and realities of domestic abuse against men

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Source: http://dahmw.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/dahmw_20misconceptions_20and_20realities.pdf

MYTH #1 - ONLY MEN WHO ARE WIMPS ALLOW THEMSELVES TO BE ABUSED BY WOMEN.

It is a common myth that men who are abused by women must be wimps; however nothing could be further from the truth. Men who are physically assaulted by their abusive partners via punches, bites, kicks to the groin, attacked while they are driving and hit with hard objects etc. without retaliating are the real men.

Symptoms of Emotional Abuse

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From: http://www.lilaclane.com/relationships/emotional-abuse/male-victim-abuse.html

Many men assume that if they're not being physically abused by their partner, then they're not being abused. That's not necessarily true. You may be in a relationship which is draining something from you -- you might not have recognized that your partner is eroding your self-esteem and happiness.

Oregon Counseling: About Domestic Violence Against Men

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From: Oregon Counseling
http://www.oregoncounseling.org/Handouts/DomesticViolenceMen.htm

Statistics About Domestic Abuse And Violence Against Men

Very little in known about the actual number of men who are in a domestic relationship in which they are abused or treated violently by women. In 100 domestic violence situations approximately 40 cases involve violence by women against men. An estimated 400,000 women per year are abused or treated violently in the United States by their spouse or intimate partner. This means that roughly 300,000 to 400,000 men are treated violently by their wife or girl friend.

For more information see www.dvmen.org

Mayo Clinic: Domestic violence against men: Know the signs

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From: Mayo Clinic
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/domestic-violence-against-men/MY00557

Domestic violence against men: Know the signs

Domestic violence against men isn't always easy to identify, but it can be a serious threat. Know how to recognize if you're being abused — and how to get help.

By Mayo Clinic staff

Women aren't the only victims of domestic violence. Understand the signs of domestic violence against men, and know how to get help.