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This press release issued by the U.S. Department of Justice announced the ten grant awards that were provided to enhance training and technical assistance nationally, support research and evaluation, and provide resources to law enforcement agencies to implement the guidance and improve law enforcement responses.

Based on the work of Dr. Elizabeth Bates from the University of Cumbria, this video highlights the experiences of male survivors of domestic violence. All voices included in the video are those of volunteers at the University of Cumbria who are reading out the actual and authentic comments provided by those male victims of domestic abuse who responded to a survey she ran during 2017.

In this video from BBC, Mark Kirkpatrick, a male domestic abuse victim, speaks out after partner attacks him.

In this news piece, Dale Wells recounts his story of abuse at the hands of his girlfriend.

This video shows the story of Dan Shieshie Matakaya, a domestic violence survivor, who is using his experience to inspire and bring hope to those struggling to recover from physical, sexual, psychological or economic violence.

This video features a news report on men's experiences of domestic violence.

Providing gender-integrated services is a key way to provide safety and healing for all survivors. This tip sheet from FORGE includes eight reasons to provide gender-inclusive shelter services.

This feature from BBC Inside Out explores the experiences of male victims of domestic violence.

This video from the One in Three features Dr. Elizabeth Celi, author of Regular Joe Vs Mr. Invincible, in a discussion about men's health, domestic abuse, and social bias.

The purpose of this Toolkit is primarily to support frontline workers in their work with male victims (in heterosexual or same-sex relationships). This work may be delivered from organizations supporting male victims or in any other setting where men might present as domestic abuse victims looking for information, advice and support.