Essex Police describe domestic abuse as incidents of controlling, coercive or threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between those who are or have been intimate partners or family members. Domestic abuse is not just about physical violence, it is often more about controlling behaviour such as limiting or withholding money or emotional or psychological abuse. Whatever forms it takes domestic abuse is never acceptable and the victim is never to blame.
A relatively new organisation – Men Have Rights Too has been set up here in Brentwood to address what seems to be an imbalance in support services for men suffering domestic abuse, compared to those available for women.
Today I was pleased to welcome Gerald Cash to the studio who is the founder of Men Have Rights Too here in Brentwood.
Gerald Cash
I was surprised to learn that even Police statistics that say at least one in four women and one in six men experience domestic abuse in their lifetime could be underestimating the problem where men are concerned due to men’s reluctance to report these problems in the first place.
You can hear our chat again here – Gerald Cash
Essex Police Say – Don’t be frightened to dial 999 in an emergency.
You don’t have to be experiencing domestic abuse yourself to report it. You can call the Police if you’re worried about a friend, relative or neighbour.
Domestic abuse officers are always available to help. You can contact the Domestic Abuse Central Referral Unit (CRU) by calling on 101 extension 172340.
Other ways to contact us
You can also:
- call our non-emergency number 101
- call in at your local police station to report domestic abuse
And now of course there is a new organisation available to support men suffering domestic abuse – Men Have Rights Too
Help Line 07456 257 457
website – https://menhaverightstoo.co.uk/
email – info@menhaverightstoo.co.uk
There are a few other organisations in our area that can help too.
Men’s Advice Line
A confidential helpline for all men experiencing domestic abuse by a current or ex-partner.
Advice line: 0808 801 0327 – Open Monday to Friday from 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm
E-mail: info@mensadviceline.org.uk
Website: www.mensadviceline.org.uk/
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army runs residential shelters for men.
Website: https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/
Victim Support Essex
Helpline: 0845 456 5995 (open Monday – Friday 8am to 8pm)
E-mail: Essex@victimsupport.org.uk
Fledgelings Child and Family Contact Centre supports mums, dads, children and young people experiencing domestic abuse and family breakdown.
Phone: 01702 343868
E-mail: enquiries@sosdap.org
Website: https://www.savsmembers.org/sosdomesticabuseprojects/?file=kop1.php
