To effectively serve male-identified survivors of domestic violence, service providers must deepen their understanding of the prevalence, nature and impact of male victimization, the socio-cultural dynamics at play, and their implications for the design of services offered in the community. This section provides additional resources to build the capacity of those wanting to enhance services to male-identified survivors.
Further Reading
- Male-Identified Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence: Annotated Bibliography - This annotated bibliography features select research articles and other resources addressing male victims of intimate partner violence.
Related Organizations
- FORGE - "FORGE is a national transgender and SOFFA (Significant Others, Family, Friends and Allies) organization that focuses on issues related to aging and violence."
- National Center for Transgender Equality - NCTE is a national social justice organization devoted to ending discrimination and violence against transgender people through education and advocacy on national issues of importance to transgender people.
- National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP) - The NCAVP "addresses the pervasive problem of violence committed against and within the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) and HIV-affected communities." They offer a list of local anti-violence programs across the United States.
- The Northwest Network of Bi, Trans, Lesbian and Gay Survivors of Abuse - The Northwest Network of Bi, Trans, Lesbian and Gay Survivors of Abuse works across the spectrum of prevention to promote loving, equitable relationships and end violence and abuse LGBT communities. Comprehensive direct advocacy support for individuals and families, community engagement and education, training and technical assistance for providers, work to foster networks and coalitions, and promotion of organizational, policy and systems change. Founded by and for LGBT survivors, the NW Network is deeply committed to fostering self-determination and safety for all survivors of abuse.
- MaleSurvivor - MaleSurvivor provides critical resources to male survivors of sexual trauma and all their partners in recovery by building communities of Hope, Healing, & Support. Services include: online discussion forums for male survivors and their partners, online therapist directory, professionally facilitated healing retreats and workshops for survivors, and training for professional across disciplines.
- Stop Abuse for Everyone (SAFE) - Stop Abuse for Everyone (SAFE) is a human rights organization that provides services, publications, and training to serve those who typically fall between the cracks of domestic violence services. These groups include straight men, gays and lesbians, teens, the elderly, and immigrants.